Gothabilly
| Gothabilly | |
|---|---|
 The Cramps in 1982 | |
| Other names | Hellbilly |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Late 1970s, United States |
| Regional scenes | |
| Mainly the United States and England but growing in popularity in many Scandinavian countries. | |
| Other topics | |
Gothabilly(sometimeshellbilly[1]) is music genre influenced byrockabillyand thegoth subculture.The name is aportmanteauword that combinesgothicandrockabilly,first used bythe Crampsin the late 1970s to describe their somber blend of rockabilly andpunk rock.[1][2]Since then, the term has come to describe a fashion style influenced bygothic fashion,as seen in its use of blacksilks,satins,laceandvelvet,corsets,top hats,antiquejewellery,PVC,andleather.[1]
Characteristics[edit]
Gothabilly is distinctly different in sound frompsychobilly,as while psychobilly fuses 1950srockabillywith 1970spunk rockin a faster, more aggressive sound, gothabilly fusesbluesyrockabilly with gothic piano and guitar, and is defined by having slower tempos and emphasizing mood over aggression.[1]
History[edit]
The Crampshave been credited with coining the term "gothabilly".[1]The term was not popularized until the release of a series of international gothabilly compilation albums released by Skully Records in the mid-1990s.[3][4]
Gothabilly is particularly active in the western portion of the United States, with many of today's bands originating in California.[5]
References[edit]
- ^abcdeHendrickson, Meagan (March 5, 2009)."An introspective into gothabilly".Auxiliary Magazine. Archived fromthe originalon November 29, 2022.RetrievedNovember 29,2022.
- ^Uutela, Deanna (October 4, 2007)."Case of the Zombies".Eugene Weekly.Eugene, Oregon.Archived fromthe originalon April 30, 2009.RetrievedApril 16,2009.
- ^Valarie Thorpe: Interview withGhoultown's Count Lyle,reallyscary. Retrieved on April 14, 2009
- ^Kirst, Sean (October 31, 2007)."A Halloween Greatest Hit...The Tale of Skully Records".The Post-Standard.Syracuse, New York.RetrievedApril 16,2009.
- ^Johnson, Daniel (April 9), "The Growth of Gothabilly", RSEE, Riverside County, CA.