The Mod Generation

RIP Ray Columbus... NZ's own Modfather

Just recently found out - two days later - that Ray Columbus of Ray Columbus & the Invaders had passed away on the 29th November 2016 in North Auckland. The group was widely known for their hit single, "She's A Mod" in both New Zealand and…

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Newbie Mod Alone No Other Mod Friends....

strange but true billy no (mod) Mates so I`d really like to make loads of friends here to chat about fashion, shoe, music and scooters...

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Mod/Rocker documentary project

Hello everyone,

glad to be part of this wonderful group. I'm a journalism and documentary student currently working on a short documentary project about mods and rockers. Im looking to interview a Mod or Rocker from the…

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Soho Stories, Bits, Bobs & Mods

A discussion forum for stories, photos and posts of (probably nefarious) interest....

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Chemical Straightening

Hey there, I've been toying with the idea of chemically straightening my hair and was wondering if anybody else here has tried. I have to keep my hair cut incredibly short, otherwise my sideburns, fringe and the back of my neck will start…

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Second hand Rose ?

Hi guys , OK , what's your take on buying second hand clothes or shoes ? Would you may be consider it "beneath you", or do you regularly shop the," used", market for bargains and may be items you may not be willing  to spring for ,or able to…

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1960s Advertisement and Posters

Reviving yet another thread that in my opinion was far too good to be…

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Tunes and being a grumpy old man.

A few records i'm listening to at the moment and strongly urge you to listen to. ZuZu by the Zuzu Blues Band, It's your voodoo working by Charles Sheffield, I idolise you by The Charmaines, Voodoo Madamoiselle by September Jones (great name by…

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Scomadi

So who's looking forward to purchasing a Scomadi then ?

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Muddy Waters vs Howlin Wolf

This isn't about who is objectively better. These guys were two great blues artists, with plenty of similarities and differences. Who do you prefer to listen to? Personally, I like Howlin Wolf a little bit more. His growling voice is really cool,…

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Series 3 slimstyle Lambretta

Strange question alert! Anyone know the width of a slimstyle GP type Lambretta including the kick-start please? I have read 70cm but not sure. Thinking of getting SIL scooter from AFRayspeed here in UK and need to sort storage as I don't have a…

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Opinions on Paul Weller?

Whats your opinions on Paul Weller? I know many of Mods look up to him as the "Mod Father" but I personally don't. I mean, I love the Jam, And what Weller has done for the community but I feel as though hes given a little too much gratitude and a…

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