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| | |  Rock Against Communism: Encyclopedia II - Skrewdriver - Right-wing reincarnationAlthough the original band had a reputation for attracting violence at their gigs (Bob Geldof was reportedly knocked unconscious at one Skrewdriver gig), they did not openly support any political party. The new Skrewdriver, however, were openly sympathetic and supportive of extreme right-wing groups such as the National Front and Combat 18, and raised funds for them and affiliated organizations through their White Noise record label. They also released records on Rock-O-Rama Records, a label that is known for its far right sympathies, and were instrumental in setting up Blood and Honour, a network ...
See also:Skrewdriver, Skrewdriver - Formation, Skrewdriver - Right-wing reincarnation, Skrewdriver - Discography, Skrewdriver - Studio Albums, Skrewdriver - 12 EP's, Skrewdriver - 7 Singles, Skrewdriver - Live Albums Read more here: » Skrewdriver: Encyclopedia II - Skrewdriver - Right-wing reincarnation |
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| | | | Rock Against Communism: Encyclopedia II - Skinhead - History London in the early 1960s was experiencing a growing class separation between the working class - struggling, relegated to substandard housing, and increasingly neglected by their political representatives - and the middle class. Those youths who could afford it, invested in new fashions popularized by American soul groups, British RnB bands and certain movie actors, as well as Carnaby Street merchants (clothing). These were the Mods, a youth subculture noted for its consumerism and affection for style, music and scooters. Those of lesser me ...
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| | | | Rock Against Communism: Encyclopedia II - Nazi Punk - Nazi Punk Music Musically, Nazi Punk is similar to most other forms of punk music. Lyrically, their songs reflect hatred for the present governments world-wide as well as for minority groups such as: Jews, Blacks, Mestizos and Homosexuals. Nazi Punk bands have been found in several genres of Punk, including Oi! Punk, Streetpunk, and Hardcore Punk.
White Power Skinheads have also been known to play music that is similar to Punk in style. However, they don't claim to be part of the Punk subculture and therefore are not considered Nazi Punks. Their music is part of a ...
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| | | | Rock Against Communism: Encyclopedia II - Battlezone - Legacy A clone (author unknown) of the game for DOS called "bzone.exe" circulated through the BBS community in the 1980s.
Throughout the 1980s, Battlezone was ported to several home computer systems, including DOS, the Apple II, Atari 2600, Atari ST, the Commodore 64, the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, the Atari XEGS and Atari Lynx (within that version is a hidden game with filled polygons).
A Battlezone clone named Stellar 7 was released on the Commodore 64 in the 1980s. It was ported to Apple II, DOS and Amiga. Its sequel, Nova 9, was later released on the Amiga and DOS by Sierra Online.
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| | | | Rock Against Communism: Encyclopedia II - Skinhead - Music Music plays an important role in any youth subculture and skinheads are no exception. Originally, the group was closely associated with the ska and reggae music of musicians like Desmond Dekker, Laurel Aitken, Symarip and Joe the Boss. The link between skinheads and reggae led to the sub-genre known as skinhead reggae.
Other types of music popular amongst early skinheads were Motown, Northern Soul, Rocksteady,and mod (lifestyle) RnB. Suedeheads of the '70s were also known to listen to British glam rock bands l ...
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| | | | Rock Against Communism: Encyclopedia II - Skinhead - Categories
There are a number of different "types" of skinhead falling into three main categories suggested by common usage.
Traditional (Trad), Trojan Skinheads (after the Trojan Records label), or Original Skins - Unlike the other categories, traditional skinheads do not regard attitudes toward racism as central to the subculture. Instead, they identify with the original skinhead movement ("The Spirit of 69") in music, style, culture and working class pride.
SHARP (Skin ...
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| | | | Rock Against Communism: Encyclopedia II - Skinhead - Style Skinheads who adopt traditional styles are highly visible in public to both allies and enemies. In terms of clothing:
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Men: Ben Sherman, Fred Perry, Lonsdale, Brutus, Jaytex or Arnold Palmer brands; cardigan sweaters; T-shirts; button-ups worn with top unbuttoned, generally with no tie; narrow blazers
Women: Same as men with addition of dress suits comprising a matching short skirt and ¾ le ...
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