What did you call the people in the 80's who had shaved heads except for a strip of hair 'stood on end'...

... in the middle of their head, like a 'cockscomb'?...





And while at this, where did that fashion started?





(I heard it was imported from Europe, but I would appreciate more detailed information).

What did you call the people in the 80's who had shaved heads except for a strip of hair 'stood on end'...
a mowhawk was brought over by english punk bands in the early to mid 80's those were the days tight jeans chains attached to pants to your wallet and those awful dr martin boots. alot of people up north had mowhawks and used kool aqid to color them so when it rained it would run out it was so funny
Reply:punkbastards


punkers


...skinheads...?
Reply:rockers, i thought it came from england
Reply:I believe they were called punks, but I don't know much more than that.
Reply:we called it a Mohawk, it seems to be coming back now, have seen alot of people with it.
Reply:Mohawk