Greaser (derogatory) — Greaser was a derogatory term for a Mexican in what is now the US Southwest in the 19th century. It most likely derived from what was considered one of the lowliest occupations typically held by Mexicans in what is now the US Southwest, the… … Wikipedia
Greaser (subculture) — Greasers are a working class youth subculture that originated in the 1950s among young eastern and Southern United States street gangs, and then became popular among other types of people. In the 1950s and early 1960s, these youths were known as… … Wikipedia
Murieta, Joaquín — ▪ American bandit baptized 1830, Alamos, Sonora, Mex.? died 1853, California, U.S.? legendary bandit who became a hero of the Mexican Americans in California. Facts of his life are few and elusive, and some historians consider him a mythic… … Universalium
Rockabilly — Infobox Music genre name=Rockabilly bgcolor=#BB0022 color=white stylistic origins= Boogie woogie, Western Swing, Rhythm and blues, Country music cultural origins=Early Mid 1950s United States instruments=Guitar Double bass Drums Piano… … Wikipedia
List of ethnic slurs — The following is a list of ethnic slurs (ethnophaulisms) that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about members of a given ethnicity or to refer to them in a derogatory (critical or disrespectful), pejorative (disapproving or… … Wikipedia
Grease (musical) — Grease Original Broadway Cast Recording Music Jim Jacobs Warren Casey Lyrics Jim Jacobs Warren Casey … Wikipedia
Simon City Royals — began in the late 1950s at the corner of Drake and Wabansia streets on Chicago s northwest side when a gang began calling themselves Simon City after Simons Park which was located on that corner. In the 1960s, they began to fight with gangs such… … Wikipedia
Slaughterhouse on the Prairie — Infobox Television episode Title = Slaughterhouse on the Prairie Series = Robot Chicken Caption = Kowl reports to Madame Razz that Etheria is under attack. Season = 3 Episode = 53 Airdate = November 11 2007 Production = 315 Writers = Mike Fasolo … Wikipedia
motion picture, history of the — Introduction history of the medium from the 19th century to the present. Early years, 1830–1910 Origins The illusion of motion pictures is based on the optical phenomena known as persistence of vision and the phi phenomenon. The first … Universalium
Sha Na Na — is a well known rock and roll revival act. Announcing themselves as from the streets of New York , and outfitted in gold lame, leather jackets and Elvis Presley hairdos, Sha Na Na perfected a song and dance repertoire of classic fifties rock n… … Wikipedia
