Scooterboy

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Scooterboy culture originated in the United Kingdom in the 1980s, emerging from the mods and skinheads, although it became a distinct and separate subculture.

Their name comes from an enthusiasm for Vespa and Lambretta motorscooters, often cutdown or standard. Thousands would attend rallies in UK seaside towns. Rallies involved camping, listening to bands or dancing to DJs, and participating in various scooter-related activities.

There were no hard and fast fashion rules. Many resembled skinheads, but with regular hairstyles, psychobilly quiffs, flat tops, or even long hair. They generally wore MA-1 flight jackets, army surplus parkas, leather jackets or denim jackets (or vests) adorned with patches from the rallies they attended. Some sewed bar towels onto the seat of their jeans or combat trousers. Many wore Dr. Martens boots and Ben Sherman and Fred Perry shirts. They rejected the more formal look of the mods and traditionalist skinheads (such as wearing suits).

They listened to a variety of music styles, including ska, two-tone, psychobilly, punk, Oi!, and Northern Soul. Favourite tracks included "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen and "Tony Blackburn" by Binky Baker, which were often played loudly from stereos fitted into scooter gloveboxes.