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Dissertation help


I wonder if I can get some help -if you can't help a fellow mod who can you help? - basically I.m doing a degree at 44 - I was a revivalist mod (still a mod at heart-it's in the blood) and I'm writing my dissertation on The People's icons (and being a mod I'm gonna write about what I love) I've included The parka,Dr Marten shoes(I know their not, more scooter boys), The RAF roundel (OUR MOD TARGET) Vespa, Paul Weller and Ray Davies. I know why these are iconic but obviously I need to back up my research with quotes from real people (so I guess you guys are them) Here's the question What was the major factor that made them icons?
Original 60's mods your help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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The Parka-Something Joe public thinks is in every Mods wardrobe.
Dr Martin Shoes-Well the boots are the anti fashion footwear, worn by alternative people and workmen alike, something that most people in the country have heard of.
The Roundel-Like the parka it's something people associate with Mod.
Vespa-Not only a very stylish form of transport, but a way of expressing personality. Do you Mod it up? Tune it up? Restore it? The possibilities for putting a personality stamp on a scooter are endless.
Paul Weller-Front man of The Jam, helped popularize the revival.
Ray Davis-Very talented lyricist, his songs talk about his background but without being restricted to a certain place at a certain time.

As for my own icons, I don't think I have any that are particularly mod.
Peter Bailey age 40


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My icon is Pete Bailey! Good luck with your project. emoticon

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Cheers Kitten.
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Cheers Pete

Looks like your an icon yourself
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Cheers Pete

Looks like your an icon yourself



Maybe. If you want to send me some questions via an email PM, feel free.

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I put my answers on the other thread?? thats very confusing two threads...

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Thanks Pete - I will take you up on that offer later this year. My dissertation goes on 'til Feb -so as I get quizzed more and more on the icons ,I'm going to need some first hand quotes. So if you wouln't mind me PM-ing you as they arise it would be a great help.
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Thanks 'Jeff Two Threads'
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Thanks Pete - I will take you up on that offer later this year. My dissertation goes on 'til Feb -so as I get quizzed more and more on the icons ,I'm going to need some first hand quotes. So if you wouln't mind me PM-ing you as they arise it would be a great help.



Fine with me.


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