Teddy Boy outfit worn by Rockin' Bill,
c1965-1969, CTMAS000012
Teddy Boy outfit worn by Rockin' Bill, c1965-1969
A self-described 'Rocker-Ted', Brighton based Bill Wheeler, known as Rockin' Bill, is a DJ, who at the time of interview, had been active on the Rock n Roll scene for thirty seven years.
He donated his outfit to Brighton & Hove Museums' Renegade collection, which illustrates the history of subcultures in Brighton.
This outfit includes:
Blue 'Drape' jacket with black velvet trim c1969.
(CT003901)
Leather bootlace tie with saxophone clasp c1960.
(CT003902)
Grey cotton shirt, c1985.
(CT003960)
Flurorescent green nylon socks c1976.
(CT003961)
Red suede 'Brothel Creeper' shoes c1965.
(CT003903)
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