They would be rockabillies in UK terms I think WM,
Greasers as a subculture was never a big thing here.
I mean the guys with the pennies BTW
Last edited by Charlie Kasso (2014-02-12 17:01:51)
Like I said might be best to call it car club. It's really not leather jackets or leather waistcoats and engineering boots. It's more collegiate but still rock n roll. Less Latino than the low riders.
scary.....the pic, I mean
Last edited by Charlie Kasso (2014-02-12 17:06:26)
http://www.hotrod.com/thehistoryof/retrospective/hrdp_1206_real_hot_rods_of_the_1950s/photo_02.html
Some more examples here
^ Love it WM.
Greaser style was more about the car or bike you were using to get there, and rockabilly style was more about what you were going to listen to on the way.
Last edited by stanshall (2014-02-12 17:45:38)
This thread delivers.
So Bop, where does James Dean fit in to this, in your mind?
It's worth repeating, if just for the clothes... Drag Strip Riot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh9uxDF6jaA