![]() This was the first time “teenagers” had their own identity. Maybe the end of world war two had something to do with it, as people needed to enjoy leisure time again and look towards a new fresh future, full of hope. I think it must have all been about the rise of music such as blue grass and rhythm & blues. Rockabilly makes me think back to USA in the 1950’s, which is when it all began, in the early part of that decade. ![]() It’s a constantly evolving mixture of vintage, gothic, country, kitsch and burlesque styles – as individual as you want it to be! Naomi, Lemur Lady’s Awesome Emporium Rockabilly came out of the birth of rock n roll as a new and exciting mixture of country and rock styles, and has been going strong ever since. We couldn’t have Rockabilly today without the likes of Elvis, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran these artists led the way and changed the way music was perceived and gave music to the younger generation. So what does Rockabilly mean to some of our Folksy sellers? In keeping with a general ‘vintage’ revival and current fashion trends being heavily influenced by the 1950s, Rockabilly style now commonly features a nautical (‘Hello Sailor’) fashion element, pin-up style glamour, Americana and tattoos, particularly on women. (See previous article!) Most recently, the Rockabilly style has evolved to include elements which were not necessarily original features. Rockabilly has enjoyed several revivals and reincarnations throughout the years including TV shows like Happy Days and the movie American Graffiti in the late 60s / early 70s and then bands like The Cramps and The Meteors who started a new sub-genre ‘Psychobilly’. British bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were heavily influenced by this style as well as the music. Later on into the 1960s they became the ‘rockers’ with their ‘greaser’ style quiffs and leather jackets. ![]() Once the music crossed the Atlantic to the UK, the first generation of Rockabilly fans were known as ‘Teddy Boys’ because they wore Edwardian-style frock coats, along with tight black drainpipe trousers and brothel creeper shoes. Rockabilly appealed to teenagers in particular during the 1950s as it promoted an attitude of rebellion and freedom with elements of sexuality and disdain for parents and authority figures it was also the first sub-genre of rock ‘n’ roll to be performed primarily by white musicians. Other notable rockabilly performers were Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Bill Haley, Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochrane and Buddy Holly. Of course, it doesn’t take much to work out that the man credited most with the ‘creation’ of Rockabilly is none other than The King himself, Elvis Presley. The origins of Rockabilly come predominantly from the Southern United States and encompass influences such as honky tonk, western swing, boogie woogie and rhythm and blues. The name comes from a blend of ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ and ‘hillbilly’ or country music. First things first – Rockabilly is a music genre from the 1950s.
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