20.2.11

PSYCHOBILLY


In this song One Piece at a Time from 1976 by johnny Cash the term psychobilly whas first mentioned.
  














Psychobilly is a fusion genre of rock music, punk rock, rockabilly and others. It is said to have evolved in waves. From the first wave in late 1970´s Britain then on to the second wave in the end of the 80´s early 90´s in Europe and finally in US in the late 90´s. The psychobilly´s takes a apolitical stance and is a reaction to the right- and left-wing political attitudes which divided British youth cultures in the early 80´s.



 The Psychobilly s tyle is a coagulation of 50's rockabilly, skinhead subculture and Punk.
 


  " TAKE A RAZOR TO YOUR HEAD"
The male Psychobilly´s shave their heads into high wedge-shaped pompadours or quiffs, military-style crops, or mohawks. 



On their feets they either had Dr Martins boots or brothel creepers.  


The female Psychobilly style is influenced by the hot rod culture and B-grade horror movies.  


HorrorPops from Copenhagen

 

The Cramp used the term Psychobilly to advertise their concerts 






















   


Tattoos are common among both men and women within the Sychobilly culture.


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