rockabilly
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- noun
- /ˈrɑkəˌbɪli/
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subcultura rockabilly
- At the festival, they showed off their rockabilly style with vintage clothing and lively dances.
- rockabilly queen
So, you know, bands formed the epicentre of your understanding of the world, whether you're a hippie, A rocker, rockabilly, a mod hunk, or, like me, a goth.
- So, you know, bands formed the epicentre of your understanding of the world, whether you're a hippie, A rocker, rockabilly, a mod hunk, or, like me, a goth.
- And that made my parents go, OK, 'cause this is the time the Teddy Boys, you know, kind of kind of rockabilly, rockabilly, rockabilly racist.
Examples
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We knew some of the same people, and they had paired us up at a rockabilly club.
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Brian Setzer made rockabilly famous again with the Stray Cats.
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If you like classic rock 'n' roll, blues, and rockabilly, you will find your groove with MUG!
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The Faces at the Palace Series for November 23 will feature the irrepressible Bodeco, retro rockabilly act The Ladybirds, plus the Junk Yard Dogs.
Blog text (30) -
Saving Country Music promotes and disseminates information about REAL country music, the underground country music movement, as well as the underground and DIY movements of roots, rockabilly, bluegrass, blues, and some folk music.
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She attended a rockabilly event that featured classic cars and retro music from the 1950s.
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The rockabilly scene in the city has grown, attracting enthusiasts with its unique fashion and music.
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Etymology
Rockabilly is the same mix of rock and hillbilly, so the word also names a look and scene inspired by 1950s rock and country. Think of it as 'rock' music plus 'country' fashion, which is why rockabilly style has old dresses, distinctive hairstyles, and dancing from that era.