Mods Are News Punk Is History
It's East London and Essex in 1979 and the mod revival is gaining momentum. The Jam's seminal album All Mod Cons was released in November 1978 and Quadrophenia is yet to be premiered in London in 1979...
This is episode One of a series of podcasts documenting the Mod Revival from interviews with women who were part of this vibrant scene. Stepping out of the austerity of the late 70s and early 80s into an alternate universe, bands, clubs, scooters, bank holidays and style.
Mods Are News Punk Is History
Episode 1 - Mods Are News Punk is History - Women from the Mod Revival 1979-1984
It's East London and Essex in 1979 and the Mod Revival is Gaining Momentum. The Jam's seminal album All Mod Cons had been released in November 1978 and Quadrophenia is yet to premiere in London in August 1979...
This is the first episode in a series of podcasts which document the Mod Revival through interviews with women who were part of this subculture.
These podcasts were made possible with funding from the Arts Council England.
Interviews Susan Avery and Diane Lyons
Credits
BBC News Archive
Lyndall Hobbs, Steppin' Out
Special thanks to
The Purple Hearts
Gary and Russell Wood - The Scene
Ed Silvester