IT'S NEARLY ENOUGH TO TURN YOU INTO A SMELVIN

In the early 1980's, like in the 1960's, there was a rivalry between Mods and Rockers/Smelvins. Mods were into The Jam, The Specials and wore Harrington Jackets and Brogues. The Smelvins were into Rainbow and wore denim, anything and everything denim, and grew their hair long. I was a Mod, particularly into The Specials because of the anti-racism Two Tone movement they represented.

I can't recall any Smelvin rock band that had anyone of colour.

I disliked every Smelvin song...except this: Surrender, by Rainbow, with its catchy riff.

There is still time for me to go full Smelvin yet.