mod1 n.

An unconventionally modern style of fashionable dress originating in England in the 1960s.

adj.

In or characteristic of this unconventionally modern style. Fashionably up-to-date, especially in style, design, or dress.

Mods are not typically in the U.S. There is a much larger following in England and in Canada. The group was biggest in the 80's and many of the people that still consider themselves mods listen to that music as well.

Bands Associated with Mods:

• TAMLA MOTOWN
• SECRET AFFAIR
• ORIGINAL JAMAICAN SKA
• NORTHERN SOUL
• THE HIGH NUMBERS
• THE WHO
• THE KINKS