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Chicago's Rockabilly Subculture
By: Dahlia Rideout (View Profile)
Miss Jolie getting comfortable on her '59 Ford Fairlane
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All of Jennifer’s subjects are “lifers,” living the Rockabilly lifestyle as part of their daily lives. Fashion, cars, and music dominate the aesthetic.
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Bobby and his '54 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
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Cars are a large part of the Rockabilly lifestyle, and not just perfectly restored original cars. Most are customized as if they were decked out back in their day.
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Little Arty the cowboy in his bedroom
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The coolest kid on the block. Rockabilly kids show that this lifestyle goes far beyond a simple aesthetic.
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Bathing Beauties
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Dropped Mercury
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Donnie
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Music plays an important role for Rockabillies. Back in the 50s, the music charts weren’t national so local bands developed regional music trends.
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Foxy Rico
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Hawleywood's Barber Shop and Shaving Parlor
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Hawleywood’s, Located in Southern California, describes itself as “the kind of joint where you would see old mobsters with their faces covered in hot towels and shaving cream.”
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Voodoo Larry and Family
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The dropped ’57 Ford Country Sedan makes for a smooth family ride.
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Kikko and Jezabel
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Lucy Jane
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Mr. Mysterious
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Hot Rod
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
The Jagenows
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Mid-century modern furniture and architecture adorn many Rockabilly homes.
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
The K. Wals
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Artist and photographer Jennifer Greenburg spent the past several years documenting the Rockabilly scene. Her subjects live and breathe a retro lifestyle, which is an artistic expression all its own.
Vivian
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First published February 2010
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This book is wonderful. I have never seen anyone capture the lifestyle like this, and the retro rooms are exactly what me and my friends have been into for years. It's not Country Living, man, it's way better!
I love this! Totally reminds me of the movie Crybaby.
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