Patman said:Two subcultures back in the 50's? Mods were the biker types and rockers were scooter riders with some flair. Aparently they often got in to fights because of their different virws on bikes, clothes and basically what was cool.
this is a thread that worth bringing to the top.Rich Rohrich said:You have that backwards Pat. Mods were the weasely little wankers dressed up in suits and buzzing around on scooters.
Rockers are the traditional Ace Cafe style black leather jacket wearing riders on cafe racers.
Rich, I think the photos were taken off, oh well I reckon it was a blast...One of my favorite parts about this event, is most of the bikes are ridden to the event, and at the end of the day they get kicked to life and ridden to the after party. You don't see many trailer queens in this bunch. :cool:
A couple of different post process attempts on one of my favorite shots of the day:
The original :
Ok I got the film, Pretty cool stuff. Rockabilly!I missed the show in 2013 but it looks like it will be bigger and better than ever this year for the shows 10th anniversary. Just a couple of months away, and I can't wait. I'll be there camera in hand to record the fun.
Mods vs Rockers Chicago
A little teaser video:
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