DAFT PUNK BEFORE THE HELMETs — Quick Facts
A rare 1997 photograph of Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo has surfaced, showing the duo before they adopted their famous robot helmets. The image captures them during their breakthrough year following the success of their debut album Homework.
Key Data Points
- Daft Punk released Homework in January 1997, selling over 2 million copies worldwide
- The duo began wearing masks and costumes in 1997 to avoid traditional celebrity culture
- Their robot helmets didn't appear until 2001's Discovery album era
Frequently Asked
- When was this Daft Punk photo taken?
- The photograph was taken in 1997, the same year their debut album Homework was released and became a worldwide success.
- Why did Daft Punk start wearing masks?
- They began wearing masks in 1997 to avoid celebrity culture and keep focus on their music rather than their personal identities.
- When did Daft Punk start wearing robot helmets?
- The iconic robot helmets first appeared in 2001 during promotion for their Discovery album, four years after this photograph.