The Skinhead Biography: The Evolution of Skinhead Culture New Book

When someone makes reference to a "skinhead," what image comes to mind? Is it the image of a blue-collar, working-class individual who openly embraces the culture of the ska and reggae music scene in 1960's England, or is it the more ominous image of the American neo-Nazi of the 1990's who viciously attacks anyone who doesn't agree with their racist beliefs? The skinhead culture has evolved for over fifty years, and this book seeks to dispel the myths that surround the perceptions of what a skinhead is. The Skinhead Biography examines the history of skinhead culture by tracing it back to its roots. By learning how the skinhead was born out of a need for a generation to establish their own identity, we can gain a true perspective on what a skinhead is and what they stand for. We can gain an understanding of the culture that has been perverted by the mainstream media and hijacked by opportunistic bigots. More than just the political and social elements of skinhead culture are examined in The Skinhead Biography. It explores the often overlooked aspect of the music that has been the soundtrack of the movement. From the ska and reggae music favored by the early skinheads, to the hardcore and Oi! tunes of the 1980's and 1990's, to the hybrid sounds of today, the music has always been a huge aspect of skinhead culture from the beginning. It also chronicles the spread of skinhead culture from England's working-class neighborhoods in the 1960s as it spread across Europe. The Skinhead Biography examines the perversion of skinhead culture by American neo-Nazi groups in the 1980s. Culminating in the profile of the 21st century skinhead. If you have ever been curious about what a skinhead actually is, where they come from, who they are, and why people continue to be attracted to the skinhead culture, then this book is for you.