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By Bushell Garry
Garry Bushell, 2019
The Ska, Rock, and Mod revival of the late 1970s and early 1980s injected energy into a politically somber UK landscape. Journalist Garry Bushell documented this era firsthand for Sounds and Dance Craze magazine, witnessing pivotal moments. Over forty years since The Jam's influential 'All Mod Cons' album, the Mod revival extended beyond a single band, fueled by the 'Quadrophenia' film and numerous groups like The Purple Hearts, The Jolt, The Chords, and Secret Affair. This movement offered a vibrant counterpoint to the emerging post-punk scene with popular tracks such as ‘David Watts’ and ‘The Modern World’.