Discover the bizarre true story of the 1960s banana-smoking craze, a psychedelic hoax that swept the counterculture, fooled the media, and inspired songs, satire, and even FDA experiments.
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- Farmer John
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Discover the story behind Underground by The Electric Prunes—from a chance garage jam that led to a major record deal to the creation of a cult-classic psychedelic rock album.
- Paul Weatherhead
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The Mickey Mouse LSD myth warned parents of acid-laced tattoos given to kids—an urban legend born in the 1980s that combined drug panic, misinformation, and cartoon imagery.
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Terry Gilliam’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas captures Hunter S. Thompson’s psychedelic chaos and sharp critique of the American Dream in a wild, unforgettable ride.
- Paul Weatherhead
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An enduring LSD myth or a real psychedelic peril? This deep dive explores the infamous tale of acid trippers staring at the sun until they go blind—debunking hoaxes, tracing urban legends, and uncovering true cases of solar retinopathy linked to psychedelic use.
- Farmer John
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Explore the remarkable career of Emitt Rhodes, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter often compared to Paul McCartney. From his early days with The Merry-Go-Round to his pioneering solo recordings, this article delves into his journey, struggles, and enduring musical legacy.
- Paul Weatherhead
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Unravel the bizarre urban legend of the Orange Man—an LSD cautionary tale about a man who believed he was an orange, terrified of being peeled or turned into juice. Discover its origins, connections to Syd Barrett, and its role in shaping drug policy.
- Farmer John
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Explore the occult-tinged history of Zior, the bluesy psych-rock band that shocked late-'60s audiences.
- Jeff Broitman
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A 1964 "monster musical" by Ray Dennis Steckler, The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!? blends horror, camp, and psychedelic visuals. Featuring hypnotic killers, surreal musical numbers, and cinematography by future Hollywood greats Vilmos Zsigmond and László Kovács, it remains a cult classic of unconventional cinema.
