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Mods & Rockers - Coggle Diagram
Mods & Rockers
Boys (rockers)
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Customised with studs, badges and patches
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Style
miniskirts, jumpers, shift dresses, patent rain trenches, patent leather go-go boots, and tights.
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hated each other
This hatred led to many fights being documented in the press. One of the most reported fights in the media is the Brawl at Clacton. This brawl lasted over several days and several hundred mods and rockers were fighting with deckchairs and their bikes.
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A lot of the mod influence came from Italian men. They wanted to be like them, hence the vespas and Italian suits.
The rockers typically rode motorbikes as a symbol of danger and rebellion against society's norms and values.They would buy relatively cheap bikes and modify them to look more aggressive and like racing bikes.
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aggression, criminality, intolerance and dislike of other groups
The rockers typically listen to rock ‘n roll music but not your typical british rock ‘n roll more american style. Important artists that influenced the rockers' music are gene vincent, chuck berry and elvis.However the rockers' music has been described as ‘screw and smash’. This means it is typical music to have a fight or have sex.
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Mods typically listen to modern jazz, soul and motown music. Important bands to mods are yardbirds - heart full of soul and the small faces - all or nothing