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Agnew, Spiro:<\/b> Vice President during Nixon’s reign, he antagonized
\nalmost everyone, but especially liberals with his pompous verbal ranting.
\nHe claimed the antiwar movement was the work of an effete corps of impudent
\nsnobs. He survived a bribery scandal but was convicted of income tax evasion.
\nHe was forced to resign much to everyone’s delight. Recently declassified
\nFBI files show Agnew did receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks
\nas Governor and Vice President.<\/p>\n
Baez, Joan:<\/b> Singer, songwriter, antiwar activist, called the
\nQueen of Folk. Joan was arrested for her participation in antiwar rallies,
\nand her ex-husband David Harris spent several years in jail for draft resistance.<\/p>\n
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh:<\/b> Also know as OSHO. Controversial Indian
\nguru who had a large American following. In his ashrams (communes) in Poona,
\nIndia and Oregon he taught liberation through the release of personal inhibitions.
\nHis methods included gestalt therapy and sexual freedom. Cult members showered
\nwealth upon Rajneesh and he had dozens of Rolls Royces.<\/p>\n
Brand, Stewart:<\/b> A hard working, future looking hippie who blends
\nphilosophy with activism. Brand produced the Whole Earth Catalog, The Trips
\nFestival, founded The WELL, the Point Foundation, Global Business Network,
\nthe Long Now Foundation, the Co-Evolution Quarterly. He’s on the board
\nof directors of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.<\/p>\n
Browne, Jackson: <\/b>Songwriter, singer, record producer, activist.
\nBrowne is a prolific songwriter and has written tunes for The Eagles, The
\nNitty Gritty Dirt Band as well as several very successful solo albums like
\nThe Pretender, Running on Empty, and Lives in the Balance. He also was
\ninvolved in organizing rock concert fundraisers for the anti-nuclear movement.<\/p>\n
Bruce, Lenny: <\/b>As a standup comedian in the ’50s, Lenny felt
\nnothing was sacred. So he joked about racism, drugs, homophobia,
\nnuclear testing, and abortion. What made him famous was his unmitigated
\nuse of profanity. He was arrested many times, for obscenity and narcotics.
\nHe paved the way for others to exercise free speech, and inspired just
\nabout every comic since.<\/p>\n
Burroughs, William S.:<\/b> Beat author wrote autobiographical books
\nlike Junky and Queer about his life as a drug addict, murderer and
\nhomosexual. His controversial, cut-up style Naked Lunch is his most famous
\nwork. Burroughs’ thing was personal freedom. To him this meant breaking
\nall the rules, which he did whenever he could. Burroughs’ talent is undeniable.
\nDespite (or because of?) being a junkie, he was able to convey what it’s
\nlike to be living on the dark edge of reality. His intake of all sorts
\nof drugs obviously inspired some people to experiment. Many beats and hippies
\ncan relate to Burroughs’ life situation as a social outcast from mainstream
\nAmerican society (remember much of this happened in the 50’s). Burroughs
\nwrote about those things that no other writer of his time (except Allen
\nGinsberg) would consider suitable subjects. Indeed the publishing and subsequent
\nbanning of Naked Lunch turned into a landmark case for free speech in America.
\nBurroughs influenced many around him including other authors and musicians.<\/p>\n
Captain Beefheart:<\/b> Singer, songwriter, sculptor and painter.
\nBeefheart (Don Van Vliet), has had an unusual musical career making very
\nstrange music. His extraordinary vocal range includes a deep raspy voice
\nas shown on Frank Zappa’s Hot Rats.<\/p>\n
Carlin, George: <\/b>Comedian. George Carlin turned us on with his
\nLet’s Get Small routine. He pushed the envelope with his Seven Dirty
\nWords and ended up in court on obscenity charges. He’s still doing his
\nshtick, and stirring up controversy.<\/p>\n
Cassady, Neal:<\/b> The inspiration for Dean Moriarty in Jack Kerouac’s
\nOn The Road and The Dharma Bums, Neal linked the beat generation with the
\nhippies by joining Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters on their Bus trip
\nacross the U.S. (as the driver!) in 1964. He was part of the famous Acid
\nTests. Neal sought the freedom of the open road and could rap endlessly
\nin stream of consciousness style about everything.<\/p>\n
Castaneda, Carlos:<\/b> An Anthropologist at UCLA, Carlos wrote a
\nseries of books about the shamanic tradition of the indigenous people of
\nMexico. His apparently first hand accounts of life as a sorcerer’s apprentice
\nignited decades of controversy as to their reality. His portrayal of himself
\nas a bumbling student of Don Juan, the powerful brujo, are now literary
\nclassics. The journeys he took on the path of the warrior through the world
\nof spirits inspired many to seek out what lies beyond our perceptions.
\nHis books include: A Separate Reality, Tales of Power and The Eagle’s Gift.<\/p>\n
Chavez, Caesar:<\/b> Chavez was the charismatic leader and founder
\nof the United Farmworkers Union. He championed the underpaid, underrepresented
\nmigrant farm worker. Chavez organized the five-year grape boycott. Chavez
\nhelped to inspire Chicano activism of the 1960s and 1970s, combining the
\nlessons of the civil rights movement and nonviolent protest with Mexican-American
\ntraditions and values.<\/p>\n
Cheech & Chong:<\/b> Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong hit it big
\nwith their comedy act on several recordings and movies. Their stoner humor
\nmade us laugh hysterically, particularly when we too, were stoned. By laughing
\nat them, we laughed at ourselves and for awhile life seemed less serious.<\/p>\n
Cleaver, Eldridge: <\/b>Author of Soul on Ice, written during his
\nnine years in prison. After his release he joined the Black Panthers and
\nbecame their Minister of Information. Involvement in a gun battle forced
\nhim into a seven-year exile.<\/p>\n
Coyote, Peter: <\/b>Actor, author, member of the San Francisco Mime
\nTroupe, one of the original Diggers. His new book Sleeping Where I Fall,
\ntells of his days in S.F.<\/p>\n
Cronkite, Walter:<\/b> Uncle Walt was considered the most believable
\nbroadcaster in U.S. history. In 1968, he broke the code of neutrality among
\nmajor newscasters, by opposing the Vietnam War in a national television
\nbroadcast. His integrity is still unquestioned.<\/p>\n
Crumb, Robert:<\/b> Famous cartoonist of the ’60s and ’70s, Crumb
\nintroduced the world to his somewhat depraved, yet humorous visions via
\nZap Comics, Mr. Natural, and Fritz the Cat. His inspired and unique style
\ncaptured the essence of the times. Always the social critic, Crumb used
\nhis art to convey the anti-establishment sentiment that swept the country.<\/p>\n
Dass, Ram:<\/b> also known as Dr. Richard Alpert. Author of Be Here
\nNow and Grist for the Mill. Worked with Timothy Leary at Harvard on LSD
\nstudies. Alpert was so changed by the ingestion of LSD, he left his post
\nand wandered through India, where he met his Guru and changed his name.
\nFinding enlightenment he returned to write several books and do the lecture
\ncircuit.<\/p>\n
Davis, Angela:<\/b> Radical black teacher at UCLA. She was dismissed
\nfrom UCLA in 1969 due to her radical politics. She was a Black Panther
\nand made the FBI’s most wanted list in 1970 on false charges. She became
\nan icon as an intelligent, outspoken radical young black woman.<\/p>\n
Donovan:<\/b> aka Donovan Leitch. With his song Mellow Yellow,
\nDonovan made the music scene in the ’60s. His sensitive voice, spacey lyrics,
\nand unusual arrangements evoke a very hippie feeling. Other hits include
\nSunshine Superman, Hurdy Gurdy Man and Wear Your Love Like Heaven.<\/p>\n
Dylan, Bob:<\/b> Dylan exploded on the
\nmusic scene in Greenwich Village in the early ’60s. His blend of rock and
\nfolk ballads took everyone by storm, and in turn inspired just about every
\nrock musician who was to follow in his footsteps. His early songs Blowin’
\nin the Wind and The Times They are A-Changin’ took the protest song
\nand gave it an edge.<\/p>\n
Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers:<\/b> Gilbert Shelton’s popular comic
\nabout the adventures of three stoned out hippies.<\/p>\n
Ferlinghetti, Lawrence: <\/b>Poet, publisher and owner of the City
\nLights Bookstore in North Beach, San Francisco. Part of the beat scene
\nin San Francisco, Ferlinghetti published Allen Ginsberg’s controversial
\npoem Howl in 1957, which landed him in jail, but lead to a landmark decision
\nupholding free speech.<\/p>\n
Fonda, Jane: <\/b>Actress daughter of Henry Fonda, Jane made a name
\nfor herself as a political activist when she married Tom Hayden, one of
\nthe Chicago Seven. Jane was also outspoken and made a controversial trip
\nto Hanoi, North Vietnam during the war. Now married to CNN creator Ted
\nTurner.<\/p>\n
Gandhi, Mahatma: <\/b>Once a lawyer in South Africa, Gandhi came
\nto India and fought British oppression through the pioneering use of non-violent
\nprotest. His methods were adopted in the ’60s by the civil rights and antiwar
\nmovements. The confrontative, yet passive techniques are now the standard
\nfor peaceful protest.<\/p>\n
Garcia, Jerry:<\/b> Musician, songwriter, artist. Jerry was a founding
\nmember of the Warlocks and Grateful Dead. His varied musical influences
\nincluding Blue Grass, Rock, and Jazz enabled him to establish his own genre
\nof music. With the Dead, the ultimate hippie band from San Francisco, he
\nbecame a cult figure and was worshipped by fans. His laid back attitude
\nand lifestyle was a sharp contrast to the lives of many egotistical rock
\nstars. For thirty years Jerry Garcia and his faithful band brought hallucinatory
\nmusic to their legions of fans.<\/p>\n
Gaskin, Stephen:<\/b> Stephen gained famed for his Monday night classes
\nat San Francisco State where he talked about hippy values. When he took
\nto the road his students followed and soon there was a caravan of wandering
\ngypsies, 400 people in 60 vehicles. He eventually settled down with them
\nand started The Farm, an ongoing Tennessee commune which pioneered organic
\nand alternative methods of agriculture, education and social interaction.<\/p>\n
Ginsberg, Allen: <\/b>Controversial Beat poet from the ’50s who wrote
\nabout following your instincts and free love. Howl (1956), is one of
\nGinsberg’s most famous poems. Along with his friends Jack Kerouac and William
\nS. Burroughs, he helped define and document the activities of the Beat
\nGeneration. Ginsberg was active in the anti-war movement appearing at rallies
\nand also the Human Be-In. Ginsberg is credited with coining the term Flower
\nPower.<\/p>\n
Graham, Bill:<\/b> Rock impresario whose Fillmore Auditorium in San
\nFrancisco, and Fillmore East in New York highlighted the best rock acts
\nof the sixties including the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, the Jefferson
\nAirplane and more.<\/p>\n
Gregory, Dick:<\/b> Comedian, author, black activist survived more
\nthan 100 hunger strikes to protest discrimination, the Vietnam War, and
\ndrug addiction. His autobiography Nigger sold a million copies. Lately
\nhe is involved in promoting nutritional solutions to world hunger.<\/p>\n
Grimshaw, Gary: <\/b>Very prominent graphic artist well known for
\nhis posters and flyers of rock bands that passed thru Michigan in the late
\n60’s-early 70’s. His body of work reads like a who’s who in the 60’s music\/counter-culture
\nscene.<\/p>\n
Guthrie, Arlo: <\/b>Son of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie, Arlo
\nmade a name for himself with his record Alice’s Restaurant. Arlo’s folk
\nrock style combines protest and storytelling.<\/p>\n
Harrison, George: Beatle, musician, activist. George was responsible
\nfor bringing the eastern influence into the Beatles. He got them to meditate
\nwith the Marharishi, use sitar in their recordings, and gave the group
\na more spiritual focus. George has been active in many causes including
\nthe Concert for Bangladesh which tried to raise funds for the flood victims.<\/p>\n
Hayden, Tom:<\/b> Political activist, one of the Chicago Seven, ex-husband
\nof Jane Fonda. Now he’s a congressman from California.<\/p>\n
Havens, Richie:<\/b> A unique style of rhythm guitar combined with
\nhis passionate vocals makes for an unforgettable experience. At Woodstock
\nhe sang ‘Handsome Johnny’ and ‘Freedom’ to open the event.<\/p>\n
Hendrix, Jimi:<\/b> The greatest guitar player ever. Jimi could coax
\nsounds from his axe that no one had ever heard before. His guitar mastery
\nhas impressed every great musician since. His on stage persona and charisma
\nis unmatched. Jimi gave legendary performances at Monterey Pop, Woodstock,
\nand the Fillmore. He died at the peak of his career. Jimi was a great soul
\nwho soared so high he was able to take us along for the ride of our lives.<\/p>\n
Hoffman, Abbie:<\/b> Co-founder of the Yippies. Author of Steal
\nThis Book. One of the Chicago Seven. Outspoken advocate of anarchy, Abbie
\nchallenged authority every chance he could. By his outrageous actions he
\ntried to highlight the hypocrisies inherent in the system.<\/p>\n
Hoffman, Albert:<\/b> Sandoz company scientist who inadvertently
\ndiscovered the mind transporting properties of LSD.<\/p>\n
Hoover, J. Edgar:<\/b> Infamous Director of the FBI who kept an enemies
\nlist in the ’60s. Included just about everyone active in the counterculture,
\neven politicians and musicians. If your name was on that list, the FBI
\nwas spying on your activities. Hoover ordered many illegal acts to fight
\nthe antiwar, black power, and other movements that sought change and a
\nredistribution of power.<\/p>\n
Huxley, Aldous:<\/b> Author of the famous science fiction novel,
\nBrave New World, and the ground breaking Doors of Perception, Huxley explored
\nthe inner realms of the mind. His thirst for the insightful psychedelic
\nexperience led him to LSD, which he ingested as he lay on his deathbed.<\/p>\n
Joplin, Janis: <\/b>Blues singer extraordinaire. Janis could belt
\nout the blues like no one else. Her performances at The Monterey Pop Festival
\nand Woodstock were legendary. With Big Brother and the Holding Company
\nthey blew everyone away with their psychedelic blues. Cheap Thrills, their
\ndebut album featured a classic cover by Robert Crumb and the hits Summertime
\nand Ball and Chain. Janis’ grief stricken life came to an end with a drug
\noverdose in 1970.<\/p>\n
Kerouac, Jack:<\/b> Beat author wrote On the Road and ‘The Dharma
\nBums’, about the freedom of living each day as it comes. He inspired a
\nwhole generation to get backpacks and take to the road. His beat friends
\nAllen Ginsberg and Neal Cassady appear in his works. Kerouac coined the
\nterm Beat Generation to describe his friends and the phenomenon.<\/p>\n
Kesey, Ken:<\/b> Famous author, Merry Prankster, Ken wrote: Sometimes
\na Great Notion and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. His famous Acid
\nTests were the first LSD parties with music and light shows. His legendary
\n1964 psychedelic cross-country trip in a brightly painted bus inspired
\nmany hippies to do the same.<\/p>\n
King, Martin Luther:<\/b> Leader of the Civil Rights movement, Dr.
\nKing was a firm believer in non-violent protest to achieve the goals of
\nintegration and economic, political and social equality for all people.<\/p>\n
Krassner, Paul:<\/b> Humorist, founding member of the Yippies, and
\npublisher of the Realist newspaper, he’s been called the founder of the
\nunderground press.<\/p>\n
LBJ – Lyndon Baines Johnson: <\/b>He became President of the United
\nStates upon the death of John F. Kennedy. Was elected in 1964 and served
\nanother four years. This Texas democrat was responsible for the buildup
\nof forces in Vietnam and was in office during the bloodiest fighting. Along
\nwith the next president, republican Richard Nixon were considered the epitome
\nof the government run by the military-industrial complex that prospered
\nduring the Vietnam war. These two presidents highlighted the generation
\ngap as they found it impossible to see the world from a youthful perspective.<\/p>\n
Leary, Timothy:<\/b> The psychedelic guru, acid impresario, prolific
\nauthor, unchallenged hero of the free your mind movement. Turn-on, tune-in,
\nand drop-out. Those words inspired a generation to experience the mind-expanding
\ncapabilities of LSD. Leary’s determination to experiment and turn on people
\ngot him kicked out of Harvard and Nixon called him The most dangerous
\nman in America.<\/p>\n
Lennon, John: <\/b>Beatle, poet, artist, activist, singer, musician.
\nOne of the great figures of the 60s. Controversial, he once said the Beatles
\nwere more popular than Jesus (he was right at the time). He sang about
\nlove and peace and his music inspired millions. He was murdered outside
\nhis apartment building in 1980.<\/p>\n
Leopold, Aldo:<\/b> Naturalist, conservationist, author of The Sand
\nCounty Almanac, a classic in ecology. He helped found the Wilderness society
\nand wrote about preserving the ‘balance of nature’.<\/p>\n
Maharaj-ji: <\/b>Also know as Neem Karoli Baba. Famous Indian guru
\nwho established over 100 temples in India. Thanks to Ram Dass, his disciple,
\nmany westerners made the pilgrimage to visit this holy man.<\/p>\n
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi:<\/b> Famous guru to the Beatles, Beach Boys,
\nand other famous personalities. First everyone went to visit him in India,
\nthen he bought his teachings to the U.S. Emphasizing the power of meditation,
\nhe drew a huge following among the hippie generation.<\/p>\n
Manson, Charles:<\/b> Convicted along with his followers of the 1969
\nmurders of Sharon Tate and the La Biancas. Manson had created his own cult
\nout in the California desert. In his warped mind, he believed that John
\nLennon’s song Helter Skelter was a call to war and mayhem. He used mind
\ncontrol to get his followers to do whatever he wanted. He is still serving
\nhis life sentence.<\/p>\n
Marley, Bob:<\/b> Rastaman supreme. The charismatic Bob Marley and
\nhis band the Wailers burst onto the music scene in the early 70’s bringing
\nReggae into the world. His music about love, Jah (God), freedom and equality
\ntouched so many people and inspired many hippies to become rastas.<\/p>\n
Max, Peter:<\/b> Hippie artist famous for album covers, movies, paintings,
\nadvertising. His colorful, flowing style graphics had a great influence
\non art in the 60s.<\/p>\n
McGovern, George: <\/b>Democratic candidate for president in the
\n1972 elections. He lost out to Richard Nixon. McGovern was supported by
\nliberals and hippies. We can only wonder, what might have been…<\/p>\n
McKenna, Terence:<\/b> Ethnobotanist and author of the book Food
\nof the Gods, about organic psychedelics. Terence is a popular speaker and
\nvisionary who likes to focus on discovering our place in the universe,
\nour reason for being here, and the future of mankind.<\/p>\n
Mitchell, Joni: <\/b>Famous Canadian singer, composer and songwriter.
\nJoni’s excellent vocal range is evident in music that varies from folk
\nto blues to rock to jazz. One of the great songwriters, her constantly
\nevolving style has resulted in varied success on such albums as Blue,
\nThe Hissing of Summer Lawns and Mingus. Most famous for writing the
\nsong Woodstock which CSN made into a hit.<\/p>\n
Morrison, Jim: <\/b>Poet, anarchist and debaucher, Morrison was a
\npassionate, if somewhat psychotic visionary. See the psychedelic shaman
\nsection for more about Jim.<\/p>\n
Mountain Girl:<\/b> Aka Carolyn Adams. One of the Merry Pranksters.
\nShe lived with Ken Kesey, and had his child, then married Jerry Garcia.<\/p>\n
Nixon, Richard M.:<\/b> Republican President of the United States
\nfrom 1968 until his resignation in 1973, after the Watergate scandal led
\nto an impeachment vote. Nixon provoked the anger of hippies with his dirty
\ntricks, refusal to deal with protesters peacefully, ordering the spying
\nupon leaders of the antiwar, black power and other counter cultural movements,
\nas well as the deeds of his cronies.<\/p>\n
Owsley:<\/b> Owsley Stanley, also known as Bear, manufactured
\nLSD for the first acid tests in San Francisco in the 60’s. Colorful Owsley acid is legendary for its purity. Bear was also the original soundman for the Grateful Dead.<\/p>\n
Pryor, Richard:<\/b> Considered the black Lenny Bruce, Pryor was
\nfamous for his standup comedy and movies replete with four-letter words.
\nHis humor attacked racial stereotypes. His crack cocaine addiction nearly
\nkilled him.<\/p>\n
Rubin, Jerry:<\/b> Co-founder of the Yippies, one of the Chicago
\nSeven. He and Abbie Hoffman pulled outrageous stunts to poke fun and make
\nserious statements about our society. One such stunt was throwing dollar
\nbills onto the floor of the NY Stock Exchange, disrupting trading as brokers
\ngot down on the floor to pick up the money.<\/p>\n
Russell, Bertrand: <\/b>British philosopher, anti-nuclear and antiwar
\nactivist, logician, essayist, and social critic. In 1954 he condemned the
\nBikini H-bomb tests. A year later, he and Albert Einstein, published the
\nRussell-Einstein Manifesto demanding the curtailment of nuclear weapons.
\nHe was the founding president of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in
\n1958 and designed the Nuclear Disarmament Symbol, now called the peace
\nsymbol.<\/p>\n
Shankar, Ravi:<\/b> Famous sitar player from India. He wooed the
\ncrowd with his mastery at the 1967 Monterey Pop festival and got a very
\nlong standing ovation and thus became a legend. He taught George Harrison
\nhow to play the sitar in 1966.<\/p>\n
Simon, Carly:<\/b> Singer and songwriter once married to James Taylor.
\nCarly had hits with You’re So Vain, Anticipation and ‘That’s The Way
\nI’ve Always Heard It Should Be.<\/p>\n
Smothers Brothers:<\/b> Famous comedians and musicians of the 60s,
\nTom and Dick Smothers had a top rated TV variety show until it became too
\ncontroversial and was canceled by CBS. Seems they spoke their minds too
\noften, usually protesting the Vietnam War, police brutality and racism.<\/p>\n
Sinclair, John:<\/b> A dude from Michigan who got put in prison for
\nten years for selling two joints to an undercover cop. His conviction was
\noverturned thanks mainly in part to John Lennon and seven others who organized
\na movement to set him free. Lennon even wrote about him in a song: It
\nain’t fair, John Sinclair…<\/p>\n
Snyder, Gary:<\/b> Beat Poet, Buddhist, professor. Snyder is perhaps
\nmost famous for influencing Jack Kerouac and the Beats and turning them
\non to Buddhism.<\/p>\n
Spock, Dr. Benjamin: <\/b>His baby book was The Bible to mothers
\nof the hippy generation. He was against spanking children, and his non-violent
\nstance carried over when those same children were sent to war. He spoke
\nand marched at many peace rallies and counseled draft evaders. For this
\nhe was sentenced to two years in jail.<\/p>\n
Steinhem, Gloria: <\/b>Feminist author, founder of Ms. Magazine.<\/p>\n
St. Marie, Buffy:<\/b> Singer, songwriter, activist. Since the early
\n’60s, Buffy has been writing protest songs about war (Universal Soldier),
\nIndian Rights and the Environment. Her song Up Where We Belong, sung
\nby Joe Cocker, won an Academy Award.<\/p>\n
Taylor, James:<\/b> Singer, songwriter. Taylor’s Sweet Baby James
\nalbum was a big hit. He was married to Carly Simon.<\/p>\n
Tiny Tim:<\/b> Famous for his one hit record, Tiptoe Through the
\nTulips. With his shrill falsetto he became a cultural icon of the hippy
\nmovement. Popular but unattractive, the mini-ukelele playing Tim eventually
\nfound love, Miss Vicki, and got married.<\/p>\n
Twiggy:<\/b> English model who made being anorexic popular in the
\n’60s. Twiggy modeled the latest colorful, psychedelic fashions on her extremely
\nthin boy like frame. Her slender build, big sad eyes and short haircut
\nset her apart from other models of the day. Today she is an actress and
\nhas filled out a bit.<\/p>\n
Warhol, Andy:<\/b> Pop artist supreme, Andy was a scene himself.
\nHe took the icons of popular culture and turned it into art. Some of his
\nmost famous works feature Campbell’s Soup Cans and Marilyn Monroe. Andy
\nfilmed several low budget films of questionable quality including: Trash
\nand Frankenstein (in 3D).<\/p>\n
Wavy Gravy: <\/b>aka Hugh Romney, Merry Prankster, Hog Farm leader,
\nclown, Acid Test Graduate, and so much more. A person who embodies the
\nhippy spirit especially helping his fellow man. Now a flavor of Ben and
\nJerry’s ice cream. At Woodstock ’69, the Hog Farm helped feed the assembled
\nmultitude. Wavy Gravy announced from the stage, What we have in mind is
\nbreakfast in bed for 400,000.<\/p>\n
Winwood, Steve: <\/b>Talented songwriter, singer, keyboardist, Steve
\nplayed with Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith before going on
\nto a successful solo career. Steve was also a session man and sat in with
\nHendrix and B.B. King<\/p>\n
Yogananda, Pramahansa:<\/b> Founder of Self-Realization Fellowship,
\nguru, author. Yogananda taught Bhakti (devotional) Yoga and has quite a
\nfollowing. His book Autobiography of a Yogi is very inspirational.<\/p>\n
Young, Neil:<\/b> Canadian musician got his big break writing and
\nsinging with Buffalo Springfield. His popularity soared when he teamed
\nup with Crosby, Stills & Nash. Neil went on to produce his own great
\nsolo recordings including After the Gold Rush and Harvest. Neil’s style
\nranges from hard rock, blues, folk ballads to country. His heavy rock is
\ncredited with inspiring grunge music. Some call him the grandfather of
\ngrunge. His slightly off key vocals don’t appeal to everyone, but when
\nhe’s singing with CS&N, he fits right in!<\/p>\n
Zappa, Frank: <\/b>Famous musician from the 60’s and 70’s. His group
\nThe Mother’s of Invention’s first album, entitled Freak Out was very
\npopular and way out, even for it’s time. Zappa’s music was a very wild,
\ncreative, but dissonant satire on society. Zappa coined many expressions
\nand became a icon of the lack of respect for the establishment. A popular
\ncollege poster from the 60’s showed Zappa with his long, wild and stringy
\nhair sitting naked on a toilet. The title was Phi Zappa Crappa. Frank’s
\nchildren Dweezil (son) and Moon Unit (daughter) have dabbled with music
\ntoo. Despite Zappa’s outward persona, his real personality was far different
\nand at one point he became a vocal opponent against drugs.<\/p>\n
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Hippies from A to Z by Skip Stone Famous Hippies, Friends and Enemies. The following list of people includes those who influenced or were part of the hippy movement as well as those who sought to repress it. Some of these outstanding individuals have devoted much of their lives to causes that benefit everyone. Many […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hippies-from-a-to-z"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}