Gothic Roots.
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When did the Goth image first begin? It was certainly a long time ago. There have been Gothic looking characters in films and television programmes for as long as I can remember. There was the beautiful Yvonne De Carlo in ‘The Munsters’. She played many different parts throughout her career but she will always be remembered best for her role as Lily. Her clothes and jewellery are still a major influence on the style of many a Goth-Girl today. Then there was Vampira. She was played by Maila Nurmi in the cult classic, ‘Plan 9 from Outer Space’. She was probably the first actress to add sex appeal to the Goth image.
The sexy Goth/bloodsucker image was also to feature in the world of comics. The cult figure of Vampirella was created and has appeared in many stories right up to the present day. There was even a film made about her adventures. Many years later, Neil Gaiman published two graphic novels starring his quirky Goth-Girl called ‘Death’.
These characters have all had a major influence on the image of Goth bands, with singers dressing in very similar styles. The whole Goth ‘look’ has got a timeless feel about it.
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