1980s Mod DJs - Richard "Shirley" Early, Ian Jackson & Dom Bassett

1980s Mod Music Memories

1980s Mod Music Memories Recordings From You Tube and Mixcloud Without doubt, the uploads and recordings included within this article deservedly so need to be included. Firstly because this article is dedicated to a unique group of uploads. All of which are primarily dedicated to the music that was listened to and played out at events of the 1980s. Secondly …

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Francesco Lisi Scardavi - 1990s Rimini Mods, Kennedy Square, Rimini, Italy

The Rimini Mod Scene Part 6 – Francesco Lisi Scardavi

Francesco Lisi Scardavi – The Rimini Mod Scene Part 6 1980s Rimini Mod, Francesco Lisi Scardavi continues the series of chats regarding 1980s Rimini Mod scene.  Like his old friends Andrea Mattioni and Italo Adriani, Francesco gives a warming and reflective account of his participation in the northern Italian Mod scene. Discussing his happy memories here in part one of his …

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Kitchen Sink Realism

 Meaning Of The Term Kitchen Sink Realism “Kitchen Sink Realism” is a phrase that describes a particular genre of British film and drama that became apparent in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It refers to a type of social realism that concentrates on the everyday lives of working-class people. Most often it refers to the mundane conditions they encounter …

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Mod Subculture Reading, Soul Music – Blogs & Authors

Mod Subculture Books, Soul Music, Reading, Blogs & Authors – Useful Reading Whilst not exhaustive, included below are a list and brief discussion of some further reading regarding Mod Subculture and Soul music genres. Additionally also some useful websites to purchase books regarding these topics are also included. 1960s Mod Subculture Reading – Blogs / Websites The Dungeon Mod Club, …

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The Angry Young Men Movement 

The Angry Young Men Movement The phrase coined “Angry Young Men” refers to a group of British writers and playwrights who arose in the 1950s and early 1960s. These writers were known for their anti-establishment and calcitrant attitudes. Their rebellious attitudes were conveyed in their works. These works analysed and challenged the cultural, political and social norms that arose after …

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Angry Young Women: six writers of the sixties by Ann Wellman

Angry Young Women Writers of the 1950s & 1960s

Angry Young Women Writers of the 1950s And 1960s Kitchen Sink Drama was initially penned by the “Angry Young Men” and “Angry Young Women” of the 1950s and 1960s. These were a collective of upper working-class / middle-class playwrights and authors who were disheartened with the UK class system. They had an overwhelming desire to portray the rawness and grittiness …

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1980's Mod Girl Music Memories - Kent-Records, 60's Soul & Tamla Motown

80s Mod Girl Memories – Some Of My Memorable Tracks That Remind Me Of Being An 80s Mod Girl – Part 1

  1980’s Mod Girl Memories – 10 Of Some Of My Memorable Tracks – Part 1 I am occasionally asked if I could choose a certain set of songs that remind me of my 1980’s Mod girl years, what they would be? Therefore I have decided to dedicate a couple of articles to to some of them.  As there are …

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The 1980s Mod Girl - Prequel - Secret Affair, The Lambrettas, The Small Faces, Quadrophenia

Jayne Thomas – The 1980s Mod Years Part 1

The 1980s Mod Years Part 1 – The Prequel To The Mod Girl Years 1980 People over the years often ask me “how did you get into Mod Jayne?” To be perfectly honest I don’t recollect any major factor that pushed me towards entering and participating in the Mod scene. It was a combination of factors really. A natural progression, …

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