Subculture's Skinhead: Interview with female skinhead Ebony

I thought it would be a great idea to start interviewing influential females from different subcultures, Ebony was my choice for the Skinhead edition. A very pretty and confident Skinhead with a great eye for fashion, luckily for me she agreed to do the interview via facebook and sent me some great pictures to go along with it. So lets get started!

Ebony, what influenced you to become a Skinhead?
My parents were a big influence, I've always taken an interest in the type of music that's linked with the scene and the style of clothing that's worn.

Would you say you that being a Skinhead should be something everyone should consider trying?
Nope, the scene isn't for everyone.

What is your favourite Skinhead social events to attend?
scooter rallies.

What are your favourite bands/artists?
Desmond Dekker / The Maytals.

What's your main choice of music to listen to?
I'd say Ska, reggae and a bit of 2 tone are my favourites.

What do you love most about being a skinhead?
Style, attitude, and pride.

Ebony Djing

How did you get into Djing?
A good friend of my mum's is a well known dj based in London, and at one rally this year he told me he wanted to teach and train up a young skinhead girl to go double act with him.. I've always wanted to learn, and it was just coincidence that i fitted what he was looking for.

What would your advice be to girls who want to get into the scene and also cut their hair, as some girls get nervous about that part..?
You've got to have a "not a care in the world" attitude to want to shave your hair... If you have doubts about doing it, it's pointless :-)

If people were looking to become a Skinhead how would they go about it? Is there like a website or forum people can check out?
You'd basically have to know people... or have the balls to go out to gigs and meet people. Once you've earnt your respect, you'll then be added to pages on the internet to meet other skinheads etc.

I have been given permission for all photos used
 

Thank you very much for Ebony for agreeing to be interviewed as part as my subcultures Skinhead edition. Its been great to talk to people from other subcultures other than Mod, next interview will be with a Northern Soul dancer.