Les blousons noirs, amateurs de rock’n’roll et de violence by Sophie Victorien

“…In fact, in their search for identity, some of them tried to resemble some of the viril figures conveyed by the cinema (Marlon Brando, James Dean) or rock and roll music, from Johnny Hallyday to Elvis Presley, by adopting their appearance, their hairstyle, a language and an attitude that echoed their revolt against society. …”
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Violence et non-violence dans les concerts rock ou la société française des années 1970 face à ses contradictions by Joann Élart

“…A completely different atmosphere reigned at Johnny Hallyday’s shows, which attracted a fringe group of aggressive, rebellious roughnecks and led to the implementation of considerable security measures to protect the idol. …”
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Violence and Non-Violence at Rock Concerts: 1970s French Society Confronted With Its Contradictions by Joann Élart

“…A completely different atmosphere reigned at Johnny Hallyday’s shows, which attracted a fringe group of aggressive, rebellious roughnecks and led to the implementation of considerable security measures to protect the idol. …”
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