The 1960s was the decade that ushered in the first immersive concert experience. It was no longer just about sound, it was a mind-blowing sensory journey. And the famous revered group behind that transformation was the Brotherhood of Light, a…
One artifact left behind from the 1960s is the iconic psychedelic concert ticket, exemplified by the the creative output of a handful of artists residing in San Francisco. These small pieces of art that easily fit in the palm of…
What do the following phrases have in common: White Rabbit Strawberry Fields Forever The Times They are a-Changin’ Sympathy for the Devil Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Whiter Shade of Pale Purple Haze My Generation Nights in White Satin…
In the late 1960s the feminist movement was taking hold via the likes of Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem at the helm, and one outcome was the protest in Sept 1968 during the 1969 Miss America Pageant. Approximately 200 women…
When you think of Alcatraz you likely think of the famous prison, and possibly Al Capone, languishing amidst the frigid windy bay of San Francisco. But did you know at one time Alcatraz was occupied by a group of Native…
Ten dangerous things from the '60s and '70s that you won't find in 2025. 1. Booze and ciggies while pregnant It was a thing and not frowned upon. I was just watching Rosemary's Baby and she was drinking throughout the…
One of the most iconic (and misunderstood) songs of the 1960s was Iron Butterfly's In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida. I say misunderstood because it literally was misunderstood. Let me explain. This iconic 1968 song became a staple of the psychedelic age because anyone tripping…
San Francisco has long been a movie destination for films. Here are 10 films with city locations noted. I will be adding another round, as well as a separate post on 1940s/'50s film noirs set in the bay area. Vertigo…
In July 1967, during the height of the Summer of Love, San Francisco became center stage for a scandal involving two of the most revered figures in the world of ballet: Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Known for their extraordinary…
For all you "unsolved murder" buffs, here's a small, albeit indirect, connection between the Grateful Dead's song Dire Wolf and the Zodiac killer who tormented the bay area in the late '60s. It gives some insight as to what it…