Can You Pass the Acid Test

Artistic design by Poster Artist, Wes Wilson

The Acid Tests were a series of parties held by author Ken Kesey primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area during the mid-1960s, centered on the use of and advocacy for the psychedelic drug LSD, commonly known as "acid". LSD was not made illegal in California until October 6, 1966, under Governor Pat Brown's administration.

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 1 day ago

Hippies lysergically down the Rabbit hole in Golden Gate Park's Panhandle. Summer Of Love 1967

If you don't understand...
Go Ask Alice!

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 18 days ago

My, 1997 Jerry Garcia and Tiger Figurine Statue and Tribute Mini Guitar Replica.

I love mine, thought I'd share this here.

Garland, Jerry Garcia 9-inch figurine - Officially Licensed 1997

Captures Jerry in concert with the Grateful Dead, working his musical magic on his custom inlaid "Tiger" guitar. Limited to 1,995 pieces, this "Sold Out" piece is hand numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Axe Heaven, Jerry Garcia "Tiger" Tribute Mini Guitar Replica - Officially Licensed:

Each ornamental replica guitar is 1:4 scale and is individually handcrafted from solid wood, with metal tuning keys. Each guitar model is approximately 10” in length and comes complete with a high-quality miniature adjustable A-frame stand and an Axe Heaven guitar case gift box stamped with silver foil.

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 20 days ago

Felix Silla peaks through.

FYI: Silla was featured in the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi as one of the hang glider Ewoks.

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 26 days ago

I'm making no mistake this time with Ned instead of Ted! So instead... here's Jerry in red for all of you into the Dead!

Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead - Rich Stadium, Buffalo, NY 1986

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 29 days ago

The famous giant spider puppet designed by acclaimed special effects artist Wah Ming Chang for the 1955 Universal sci-fi horror classic, Tarantula.

The iconic movie featured a real tarantula alongside its intricately crafted puppet for wide-shot scenes of the monster terrorizing an Arizona desert.

FYI: For Star Trek...
Chang built costumes for the salt vampire ("The Man Trap"), the Gorn ("Arena"), and Balok's false image ("The Corbomite Maneuver"). He created tribbles by using artificial fur stuffed with foam, the Neanderthals in "The Galileo Seven", the Romulan Bird of Prey ("Balance of Terror"), and the Vulcan harp first seen in "Charlie X" and later seen in "The Conscience of the King", "Amok Time", "The Way to Eden"; and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 1 month ago

Grateful Dead @ SNACK Benefit 3/23/75 - Kezar Stadium, San Francisco CA with guest Merl Saunders and Ted Lagin.

 This show was the Grateful Dead’s first performance since their October 1974 Winterland retirement shows, marking a surprise reunion for fans and a major benefit for Bill Graham.

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 1 month ago

Planet Of The Vampires (1965) The 1960s Sci Fi Disasters That Secretly Changed Cinema Forever

Based on an Italian-language science fiction short story, Renato Pestriniero's "One Night of 21 Hours".
Director Mario Bava delivers an eerie atmosphere, striking color design, and inventive visuals despite a low budget. Though dated in effects and dubbed performances, it’s praised for its influence on later classics like Alien, making it a worthwhile watch for genre fans.

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 1 month ago

Road Safety With Batman 1967

American actor Adam West dressed as 'Batman' for the filming of a road safety advert for children, 7th May 1967.

u/Artie-B-Rockin — 1 month ago