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.