James Hogg reports on the mod revival currently taking place in London. He interviews Ian Page - the vocalist with the new mod group Secret Affair - and John Entwistle of mod's elder statesmen The Who. Is the mod rebirth just a flash-in-the-pan, motivated by money, or is there more to it than that?
The whole affair is regarded with some amusement in Yorkshire, where the mod scene never really went away, and where there are still several thriving scooter clubs. What do these veteran mods make of what is happening down in London?
Originally broadcast 13 September, 1979.
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"Semi-mythical item (purely as very few people seem to have seen it, and has never to my knowledge ever been re-used in any archive programmes). Captures the late 1970s Mod revival at a pivotal point, and looks at the scene in northern England as well as London." - Andy
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"These earnest young Midlands entrepreneurs are the epitome of free enterprise in Margaret Thatcher's brave new Britain" - Tony Wilkinson.
Tony Wilkinson reports on the phenomenal rise of a small independent record label in Coventry, 2 Tone. The label is at the heart of the second wave of ska music, promoting groups like The Selecter and The Specials, bands who blend Jamaican rocksteady, ska and reggae with British punk.
Wilkinson chats to Jerry Dammers - keyboard player in The Specials and 2 Tone founder - about the origin of both the label and the music, and singer Neville Staple about his vocal style and anti-violence stance.
Clip taken from Nationwide, originally broadcast on BBC One, 22 May, 1980.
Official music video for The Monday Club featuring Deano Mumford, Laura Cherry and various Block 33 fans who backed our crowdfunding campaign for our new album. Shot at The Marquis in Covent Garden, London. The Monday Club is the second single taken from The Promised Land which you can pre order via the link below!
Ska, rocksteady, and reggae are three distinct yet closely connected musical genres that originated in Jamaica and evolved over the years in different cultural and geographical contexts. This musical history traces its roots back to the 1960s and continues to influence contemporary music.
The Origins of Ska (1950-1960)
Ska emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s in Jamaica, influenced by genres such as American rhythm and blues, Jamaican mento, and jazz. Ska's distinctive sound is characterized by the syncopated guitar rhythm and striking brass sections.
Clement "Coxsone" Dodd
One of the pioneers of the genre is Prince Buster, along with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd and Duke Reid, two record producers who founded some of the most important Jamaican music labels, namely Studio One and Treasure Isle. Among the first prominent ska artists were The Skatalites, a band composed of extraordinary musicians such as Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, and Tommy McCook, who helped define the ska sound.
The rise of ska is closely linked to the sound system phenomenon—music broadcasting systems used for street parties, through which DJs and producers like Sir Coxsone and King Edwards introduced new music to the public.
Majestic sound System, Leeds 1978
The Evolution into Rocksteady (1966-1968)
Around 1966, ska slowed down and transformed into rocksteady, a more relaxed genre that emphasizes the rhythm section and bassline. This change was partly due to Jamaica's hot climate and the need for a dance-friendly beat at street parties.
The Paragons on the beach
Bands defining this phase include The Paragons, The Melodians, The Techniques, and Alton Ellis, often regarded as the "godfather of rocksteady." During this period, Studio One and Treasure Isle continued to play a crucial role in music production.
An interesting anecdote concerns the song "The Tide Is High" by The Paragons, which was later made famous internationally by the band Blondie with their 1980 reinterpretation.
The Birth of Reggae (Late 1960s - 1970s)
By the late 1960s, rocksteady evolved into reggae, a genre that retained previous rhythmic foundations while introducing a more emphatic vocal style and lyrics often addressing social and political issues.
Bob Marley and The Wailers Rude Boys era
A key figure in this transition is Bob Marley, along with his band, The Wailers, which included Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The label Island Records, founded by Chris Blackwell, played a crucial role in bringing reggae beyond Jamaica and making it a global phenomenon.
Alongside Marley, artists such as Toots and the Maytals, who coined the term "reggae" with their 1968 song "Do the Reggay," and Burning Spear, known for his Rastafarian-inspired lyrics, emerged.
The 1970s and International Expansion
During the 1970s, reggae diversified into subgenres such as roots reggae, characterized by spiritual and politically engaged lyrics. Bob Marley & The Wailers released iconic albums like Catch a Fire (1973) and Exodus (1977), bringing reggae to the world stage.
Other notable artists of this period include Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Black Uhuru, and The Abyssinians. The Rastafarian culture became a central element of reggae music, emphasizing themes of resistance, freedom, and spirituality.
Gregory Isaacs
Dub and Dancehall (1970-1980)
Parallel to traditional reggae, new experiments arose, such as dub, a style emphasizing bass and drums while adding sound effects and innovative remixes. The pioneers of dub include producers like King Tubby, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Scientist.
In the 1980s, reggae further evolved into dancehall, a faster and more aggressive genre with electronic influences. Artists such as Yellowman, Eek-A-Mouse, and Shabba Ranks dominated this scene.
The Ska Revival and Reggae Worldwide (1980-1990)
During the 1980s, ska experienced a second wave with 2 Tone Ska, a British movement that blended ska, punk, and new wave. Bands like The Specials, Madness, The Beat, and Bad Manners brought ska to European charts.
Meanwhile, reggae continued to influence global music with artists such as Ziggy Marley, Bob's son, and UB40, a British band that popularized reggae with hits like "Red Red Wine."
The 2000s and the Third Wave of Ska
From the 1990s into the early 2000s, ska experienced a third wave with bands like Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, who blended ska with punk rock, creating an energetic and aggressive sound.
At the same time, reggae continued evolving with artists such as Damian Marley, Sean Paul, and Shaggy, who brought the genre into the mainstream with dancehall and hip-hop influences.
Conclusion
Today, ska, rocksteady, and reggae continue to influence global music, demonstrating their versatility and lasting impact. Festivals such as Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica and the Ska Festival in Europe keep the tradition alive, while new artists reinterpret these genres in a modern key, ensuring their longevity for future generations.
Adrian Thrills (NME cub reporter) pays a visit to Coventry, the nerve centre of the fastest growing independent label in the country - 2 Tone. 2 Tone is home to an exciting crop of young midlands bands like The Selecter and The Specials who blend traditional Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae, blues, funk and punk.
Thrills meets The Selecter during a recording session for Three Minute Hero, where bassist Charley Anderson and vocalist Pauline Black chat to him about how their interpretation of ska differs from trad ska, and the politics powering the music.
Then it's on to 2 Tone HQ, to meet label founder Jerry Dammers and the rest of The Specials - Neville Staple, Terry Hall, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, John Bradbury and Horace Panter - for a chat about their influences and the day-to-day running of the label.
This clip is taken from Arena, originally broadcast 12 March, 1980.
Expressing individuality through identifying with a group. Discussing the youth subcultures of Dublin.
Gay Byrne introduces representatives from various Dublin “gangs” to find out why they identify with specific groups and dress the way they do.
Punks, Mods, Rockers, Teds, Greasers, Futuristics, New Romantics, Blitz Kids, Skinheads, Rudie Skinheads, Boot Boys, Hells Angels, Bikers and Ska Boys.
The guest are 20 year old Crumlin punk Donnacha McDonagh, 19 year old Drimnagh punk Siobhán Corrigan, 20 year old fashion student John Fiddler from Killiney, and 20 year old mod Gerard Quinn from Fatima Mansions.
For Donnacha, Punk is;
"A rebellion against the old system, the system that we were born into and are supposed to live by but we don’t agree with today’s system so we rebel against it in our appearance, the way we dress and the way we think."
Donnacha describes on the misperceptions of punks by people who don’t understand them.
For Siobhán Corrigan, she dresses the way she does because she enjoys it and she likes to be different.
John Fiddler does not identify with any specific group.
"I wouldn’t put myself in any category at all. I’m just quite a normal person really."
Gerard Quinn describes his clean-cut image and the lifestyle of a mod.
Also on the panel is Dr Edward de Bono who does not see how these young people are that different to others as for the most part they still identify with a specific group. He says there is a dichotomy that exists between rebellion as a form of individuality or as a form of belonging to a group.
This episode of ‘The Late Late Show’ was broadcast on 29 January 1983. The presenter is Gay Byrne.
Fotografie di personaggi del mondo della musica, dello sport, del cinema, ma anche persone comuni e "sottoculturati" che hanno indossato questi capi d'abbigliamento qui citati, divisi per brand.
Icona di stile, detto Modfather (non a caso) Paul Weller, Cantante dei THE JAM e Style Council, immortalato con una polo Fred Perry nera.
Qualche anno fa dedicai un intero articolo a Amy Winehouse sponsor della Fred Perry, questa foto riassume tutto.
Non poche volte Pete Doherty è stato immortalato con la Fred Perry, qui con una bella polo rossa, rosario al collo e tanta coattagine... anche se ci ha abituato a lezioni di stile lo perdoniamo.
Eccolo qui come detto precedentemente in una foto iconica di Pete Doherty con cappello Pork Pie, montone e polo Fred Perry, anche se quel colletto alzato...
Il caro Morrissey, voce dei Smiths, oggi solista, fotografato con un bel cardigan della Fred Perry.
Gli Oasis, non solo "bomberisti" ma il caro buon fratello Noel Gallagher con maglioncino con collo a V Fred Perry e sguardo vago.
Persino Thom Yorke non ha resistito al fascino dell'alloro: fotografato durante un live dei Radiohead con una camicia della Fred Perry.
Il cantante dei Bad Manners Buster Bloodvessel in Lonsdale t-shirt.
Liam Gallagher degli Oasis in Lonsdale t-shirt... ma anche Adidas sneakers bianche.
Uno skinhead fotografato nel 1979 a Londra con la t-shirt Lonsdale.
Mark Bedford il bassista dei Madness in Lonsdale t-shirt.
Il cantante dei The Smiths, Morrissey in Lonsdale t-shirt e giacca jeans.
Muhammad Ali che tira di boxe con la maglietta Lonsdale.
ADIDAS
Uno dei musicisti Brit Pop più fanatici delle sneakers adidas è Noel Gallagher degli Oasis. E' stato addirittura "omaggiato" dal brand tedesco con una linea tutta sua.
HARRINGTON JACKET
L'harrington jacket, uno dei capi d'abbigliamento preferito dai mods e skins dagli 60 ad oggi, icona della Ivy League. Molti sono i personaggi della musica, del cinema e dello spettacolo ad averlo indossato.
Musica ska 2tone in foto: una giovane Pauline Black dei Selecter mentre "affonda" nella sedia e con un harrington jacket rosso fuoco. Rude girl style.
ELLESSE
Certamente uno dei brand sportivi preferiti dai tennisti è la perugina Ellesse, qui in foto Boris Becker celebra con il suo completino la vittoria nella semifinale di Wimbledon nel 1985.
DR. MARTENS
Se invece andiamo negli anni 90 ecco con un balzo temporale la brit pop band degli Echobelly ...tutti "bootsati" Dr. Martens.
CLARKS
A testimoniare l'amore tra scarpe Clarks e modernismo ecco per voi una bella foto del 1968 di Pete Townshend dei The Who mentre strimpella con la sua chitarra... ovviamente con le Clarks ai piedi.
La Burberry non è capo d'abbigliamento per tutti, e infatti ecco come testimonial del brand di lusso Cara Delevingne in abito nero. Che verve.
MODERNAUT REUSE SHOP!
Riusalo, fallo girare! I vestiti che non uso li rimetto in circolazione a basso prezzo su VINTED (giacche, t-shirt, polo, camicie Ben Sherman, Fred Perry, Adidas, Puma, Ellesse e tanto altro).
Oltre l'abbigliamento sportivo e streetwear, su SUBITO.it trovi i miei libri usati, musica, CD, riviste, DVD e oggettistica dedicati alla musica e le controculture che puoi acquistare in tutta sicurezza tramite piattaforma (anche con PayPal).
Come già fatto per la pagina delle sottoculture inglesi, in questa troverete "a random" le foto (e i video) delle band e gli artisti della musica in levare, che sia ska original giamaicano, rocksteady, reggae o 2Tone. Ad ogni band troverete dei link di riferimento per i vostri ascolti.
Dimostrazione di una nuova danza in voga nei club di Londra: lo SKA. Era il 18 Settembre 1964 e le dancehall inglesi erano piene di kids giamaicani (i rude boys) che si sarebbero mischiati con i giovani bianchi della working class britannica, influenzando la musica, lo stile e le sottoculture a venire, mods e skinheads in primis.
Fay Hallam, Mark McGounden, Martin Blunt, Neil Clitheroe
Born in 1984 in the county of West Midlands in England following the second wave of the mod revival, and take their name from the song Making Time, the second single from We Are Paintermen the mod band The Creation.
In 1985 they released their first studio album Rhythm And Soul produced by Pat Collier, producer of Katrina and the Waves, from which come the individual Here is my Number and Feels Like It's Love, all published on Countdown Records label. They are characterized by a strongly pop sound, like many other bands of the late mod revival, but always linked to sound black as the soul and rhythm and blues.
The following year they released their second and last album No Lumps Of Fat or Guaranteed Gristle, who does not receive the success of the previous work, leading to the dissolution of the group.
After the Makin 'Time, bassist Martin Blunt founded in 1988, the Charlatans, along with singer Tim Burgess, singer and guitarist Mark Gounden form a group called The Upper Fift powerpop, singer and organist Fay Hallam form the The Prime Movers together Graham Day of The Prisoners, and subsequently the Fay Hallam Trinity, his solo project.
Old School Football Clothing mirrors the various subcultures that shaped our lives and made us who we are today. https://oldschoolfc.co.uk
Beverley is a short film written and directed by Alexander Thomas and produced by Cass Pennant and starring Vicky McClure (Line of Duty, This Is England) and Laya Lewis (Skins). It follows the identity struggles of a mixed-race teenager who moves to white suburbia. Her fight to fit in with the local gang leads to devastating consequences.
It has screened at more than 100 festivals worldwide and was longlisted for the 2017 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short. It has won thirty-six awards, including Best of Fest at St Louis International Film Festival and Best Short Film at the UK National Film Awards 2017.
Beverley's producers are currently seeking finance to fund a feature production of an original script provisionally titled Rude Girl. If you are interested in this viable proof-of-concept and are a source of finance (production company or studio) please inbox us your contact details.
In the summer of 1967, Desmond Dekker & the Aces’ rude boy anthem, ‘007’ became one of the first Jamaican-produced recordings to breach the UK’s national Pop Singles charts; its unexpected international success prompting an urgent need for material to promote the 7” single.
Consequently, Graeme Goodall, MD of Doctor Bird Records, the company behind its British release, hastily secured the services of respected Jamaican director, Perry Henzell, who wasted little time in filming the group live on stage and in the streets of island’s capital before editing the resultant footage and rushing it to the UK, where on the evening on 3 August, it was aired it on the BBC’s hugely popular ‘Top Of The Pops’ TV show.
Notable for being one of the earliest promotional music films ever to be created in Jamaica specifically for a global audience, it now not only provides a truly fascinating glimpse of Desmond & the Aces in action, but also of Kingston street life back in the mid-Sixties.
Desmond Dekker & The Aces - 007 Shanty Town LYRICS:
Dance Craze is a 1981 American documentary film about the British 2 Tone music genre.
The film was directed by Joe Massot, who originally wanted to do a film only about the band Madness, whom he met during their first US tour. Massot later changed his plans to include the whole 2 Tone movement. The film, shot in 1980, comprised performance footage of Madness, The Specials, The Selecter, The Bodysnatchers, the Beat and Bad Manners on tour throughout the United Kingdom.
A soundtrack album of the same name was released the same year, featuring fifteen of the songs that were featured in the film. Later versions of the soundtrack album do not contain the Madness tracks, adding tracks credited to the Special AKA, a later incarnation of the Specials.
Leggo libri, ascolto musica, faccio MixTape, creo loghi per t-shirt e bevo caffeina... tanta caffeina. Sono un modernauta naufragato in questa società che non mi appartiene, alla costante ricerca di un sound pulito in circostanze rumorose.
Mi trovi su TWITTER e Alle Cinque Al Bar! Non sono uscito dal tunnel, l'ho semplicemente arredato.
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Musica per FIGLI DI TROJAN. Dallo ska giamaicano degli anni 60 al rocksteady e i primi anni del reggae. Ma anche 2tone e revival spaziando anche nei vari generi da “sottoculturati”!
T-shirt per FIGLI di TROJAN, rude boys, hard mods, original skins, suedeheads, 2tone fans e tutti gli amanti della musica ska, rocksteady e reggae!
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