Saturday 2 November 2013

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: