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Those who are familiar
with rockabilly know that it is not just a musical genre � it has
inspired a complete lifestyle, including rockabilly wear.
Yes, even a fashion trend emerged from this sub-culture of
followers and music lovers.
What constitutes rockabilly wear?
It consists of an imitation of the popular 50�s artists like
Buddy Holly or Jerry Lee Lewis, considered true rockabilly idols.
Typical rockabilly wear consists of slacks paired with pastel
colored or Daddy-O style shirts and topped off by a baggy coat, with the
shirt collar worn over the coat collar.
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Creeper shoes are also a distinct
part of rockabilly wear. Though
coming in practically every color of the spectrum, classic black and white
creeper shoes still seem to be the most popular option. Rockabillies, or �Billies� for short, are frequently
confused with other well-known sub-culture styles, like Greasers, Teds
(Teddy Boys), and Rockers, all of which originated from the same era, but
there is definitely a noticeable difference.
Rockabilly wear creates a
uniqueness and presence within the rock community that simply cannot be
equaled. The clothing has had
nearly as much influence on society as the music itself.
This sub-culture, though having practically died right along with
Buddy Holly in the 1959 plane crash, almost seems to be growing now.
In the 1980�s, The Stray Cats saw great success in their music,
and they can attribute their style to the rockabilly influence.
They single-handedly revived not only the music, but also the
rockabilly wear.
Rockabilly music has become a genre of its own
and cannot be categorized as one specific type of music.
The influence of this movement has been so strong as to create a
lasting fashion statement with rockabilly wear.
With the kind of following it has, rockabilly wear and music are
not soon to fade from view.
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