Rockabilly
What is Rockabilly?
• Rockabilly was created in the early 1950s in the south of the United States.
• It combines country, old school rock and blues music.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFo8-JqzSCM
Who Participates?
• Elvis Presley and Amy Winehouse are some of the most famous rockabilly singers.
• Other rockabilly singers include:
• James Dean• Johnny B Goode • Larry William• Stray Cats
Rockabilly Style - Men
• The men usually wear dark jeans with the cuffs up.
• White T shirts with the sleeves rolled up.
• They often wear leather or motorcycle jackets.
• Motorcycle boots. • They use gel to
grease their hair.
Rockabilly Style - Women
• They wear vintage clothing.
• Both the men and the women have many tattoos.
• Women often have tattoos of ‘pin up’ girls.
• Blouses and skirts.• Use eyeliner to create
cat eyes.
Rockabilly Characteristics
• They use a 3 piece band, acoustic and electric guitar, drums and vocals.
• Upbeat tempo and vocals with catchy lyrics.
• Vintage cars.