Gothabilly

The Gothabilly, also known as the Hellbilly, is a fusion of 1950s Rockabilly and 1980s Psychobilly. The name is a portmanteau word that combines gothic and rockabilly, first used by The Cramps in the late 1970s.

☥ Defining visual traits
Many Goths like to stand out visually, however, every type has an array of shared features that help to make them easily identifable from one another. Gothabillies predominantly feature the following:


 * Cherry themed clothing and accessories
 * Leopard spot patterns
 * Polka dot patterns
 * 20th century horror iconography
 * 1950's inspired hairstyles such as the Beehive and Pompadour

☥ Gothabilly music
Artists most associated with Gothabillies:


 * The Cramps
 * The Creepshow
 * The Gun Club
 * The Meteors
 * Tiger Army

Genres most associated with Gothabillies:


 * Gothabilly
 * Gothic Rock
 * Psychobilly
 * Rockabilly

☥ Closest associates
Goth groups most related to Gothabillies:


 * Deathrockers
 * Trad Goths

While Punks and Post-punks are not considered to be Gothic in of themselves, how Goth evolved from them makes these groups especially close.