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The Cannabis Cup's - Counterculture Hall of FameThe "Counterculture Hall of Fame", was created in 1997, by High Times Editor Steven Hager. It's purpose, is to celebrate the history of the counterculture by recognizing its saints at the annual Cannabis Cup held in Amsterdam.- What Did the Gothic Counterculture Have to Do With the Columbine High School Shootings?Combining those who consider themselves social outcasts, the gothic counterculture has made an impact on society since the early 1980s. It was misrepresented by the media as a result of the Columbine High School shootings.
- Rap Music: Full-circle Back to the CountercultureRap music is currently one of the most popular forms of music. Artists such as Tyler the Creator (Odd Future), the Insane Clown Posse, Lil B, and Necro are determined to make the rap underground an equally powerful, if relatively unknown, movement.
- Pop and Counterculture Art of John Van HamersveldBiography of artist-designer John Van Hamersveld, known for his psychedelic works, album covers and concert posters dating back to California in the 1960s.
- The So-Called CountercultureA review of the challenging of traditional values from the 1960s today.
- Mikal's Gilmore's Stories Done Documents the Counterculture Transitioning into the MainstreamA great collection of articles.
- The 1969 Altamont Free Concert: The End of the Hippie CounterCultureThe Rolling Stones' free concert in northern California ended with a homicide and three accidental deaths, changing the perspectives of those who believed in peace and love.
The Port Huron StatementThe June 1962 gathering that produced the Port Huron Statement is a watershed event in the history of Sixties counterculture. The site, Lakeport (Michigan) State Park's day-use area, remains a popular destination for day-trippers.
The Normalcy of Deviancy: Confronting Your Dangerous Thoughts, PART III want to talk about the urge to runaway and the mysterious disappearance of the counterculture. What defines a runaway? Indeed, it is an age-old question.- Doors Frontman Jim Morrison Pardoned 41 Years After Indecent Exposure and Profanity ChargesSeminal '60s counterculture icon and Doors frontman Jim Morrison has been pardoned by Florida's outgoing governor Charlie Crist some 41 years after charges of indecency in Miami.
- Buddhist Meditation: Tune in and Turn OnWhen Timothy Leary coined the '60s counterculture phrase, "Turn on, tune in, drop out," he wasn't just advocating free love and lots of drugs. Leary wanted people to meditate as a way to turn on the mind, tune in the world and drop out from negativity.
- How Psychedelic Drugs Shaped the Music of the '60sHallucinogenic drugs influenced the work of rock musicians during the 1960s, lyrically and instrumentally.
- Counterculture CultureIt's a sort of short story (very short) about alienation, and the need for people to belong.
ROCHELLE MOORE WITCHWITCH by Rochelle Moore- Cheech and Chong Reunion TourThe iconic counterculture characters, Cheech and Chong have finally reunited for a live comedy tour - and it only took 25+ years!
Celebrating Grateful Dead Guitarist Jerry Garcia's BirthdayJerry Garcia was born on August 1, 1942. Hailed as a counterculture icon, the Grateful Dead guitarist's life and lifestyle are still inspiring people and events today...
The Master of Irreverence, Comedian George Carlin, Dies at 71The unapologetically irreverent voice of George Carlin, the counterculture comedian, has been silenced. But he leaves behind a vast library of material (far larger than "Seven Words") to remember him by (like anyone who has ever seen or heard Carlin would forget him).- In Memory of George CarlinLike a lot of other people, I first encountered George Carlin by listening to his breakout album, Class Clown, back in the 70s when I was young and had the devil in me. And the devil came in the form of that foul mouthed hippie dope freak with the sardonic grimace.
- Groundbreaking Comic George Carlin Dead at 71The comedic world and the counterculture community mourns George Carlin today, as the famed envelope pushing comic died of heart failure last night.
- Psychiatric Medications Provide Relief for "Normal" AmericansJust as some refer to the counterculture erroneously as "the drug culture," Dr. Reginald Ray labeled the culture of corporate America as "The Caffeine Culture."
- What Really Happened to Diane Linkletter?The beautiful young woman who jumped out of her sixth-floor apartment window at 9 am on October 4, 1969 had no way of knowing that her death was destined to become a focal point of the anti-drug movement in America.
Acclaimed Author Kurt Vonnegut Dead at 84One of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Kurt Vonnegut has died after suffering from brain injuries after a fall in his home several weeks ago.
Brilliant Author, Kurt Vonnegut, Dies at 84Kurt Vonnegut didn't write American counterculture, he made it with his writings. On April 11, 2007, he died at age 84 after suffering from brain injuries.- Tattoos - From Counterculture to CultureTattoos are an accepted form of artistry in this day and age. In fact it as a full blown industry.
Traces of the 1960s Counter-Culture in the 21st CenturyWhile many of the ideologies and practices from the 1960s counterculture have disappeared over the last several decades, some elements of the era still partially exist in modern-day society.- The Outrageous Chicago Conspiracy Trial of 1968-1969The Chicago Conspiracy Trial of 1968-1969 put the government on trial in defense of the counterculture.
- Alice's Restaurant the Film, Should Be Closed for RepairsA blatant attempt to cash in on the success of Arlo's song and the popularity of the counterculture by people outside of it.
- Festival Express '60s Legends Cruise Across CanadaFilm captures a five-day train ride westward through Canada with such counterculture legends onboard as the Band, the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin
- Reality TVTelevision is a limited medium subject to many compromises. Independent culture offers an alternative to reality programming and other media inventions. The real trick is getting started.
Dylan, Haggard and Lee Play a Classic Evening in DenverWith Old-School Country Star Merle Haggard in tow and Fast-Rising Crooner Amos Lee Opening the Night, Bob Dylan brings his Endless Tour to Denver for a Classic Night of Music.
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