The travelers Outfit

The social style of the Psychobilly

Work epitomises you

The bar scene image

Conclusion

To conclude, the reason in which I chose the Psychobilly subculture is because I found it intriguing to research into and how it delved into the historical context of the 1980's time period. Moreover, it enabled me to see how Subcultures define and express themselves through the use of music. Another key influence to the Psychobilly movement is Margaret Thatcher becoming Prime Minister. The historical influences of the world around you alter the way in which you behave. As there was a lot of violence and strikes occurring, this enthused their music style and horror film imagery.

I find it interesting to see how the Psychobilly movement influences today's society through the use of music and fashion statements. It has influenced magazines such as Vogue as depicted below:

Graphics

Portrayed below is an array of images in which I have created, which have been enthused by the Psychobilly phenomenon. Their style is derived from horror films and macabre tattoos whilst trying to create a unique subculture which is distinctive. The images depicted below are reminiscent of the style and oddity in which their subculture has been fashioned from.

I have re-produced some graphics which portray their style and sense of individuality as subcultures are about defining who you are in this world. I have created an image which portrays half an image of a skull whilst depicting half a face of Johnny Cash. I have created this unique blend of two halves of a face to portray that there are two sides to every subculture. Many of the Psychobillies behaved in this essence as this subculture was stimulated from the music. They were able to feel the beat of time and acted upon this.



Poll Tax Riots

Margaret Thatcher was the British Prime Minister and a member of the Conservative party. When the Poll Tax rose there were demonstrations around Britain. On "Saturday, 31st March 1990" it was the largest demonstration which had occurred in London. There were "between 180,000 and 250,000" people who had arrived to protest against the rise in the Poll Tax.

 Portrayed above is an image which states "I exist on £47 a week. How can I pay the Poll Tax?". This shows the hardship occurring in London at this time.

Kensington Park was the initial meeting point where everyone gathered to begin the protest and it continued all the way to Whitehall. As a result they blocked off Downing Street as Whitehall is remarkably close. The police tried to force all of the protestors to move towards Trafalgar Square.

Margaret Thatcher "resigned as Prime Minister in November the same year". Once Thatcher had been denounced, the Poll Tax was eliminated by John Major who took over her role as Prime Minister. 

Depicted above is an image from the Anti-Poll Tax Campaign. The image portrays Margaret Thatcher being handcuffed to a table and being smuggled by a cloth around her mouth. This image depicts the hatred and fury happening throughout London in the 1990's.