Old Hippies Never Die - Page 4

dantheman · #31 04-28-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseman

Dan the man, that was the post I was looking for, thanks, bro. You really told a tale, come back and tell us some more.
I can still recall some of the main characters there names, Jesus, Jefferson Airplane, Marty, were a few. I was "Rosey". 8 blocks of head shops and cafes and just cool stuff and very cool people sharing.
God's PEACE to you bro,

Thanks Roseman. I was a bit longwinded in my reminiscing, but it's important to spread the tale of what a hip scene The Strip in Atlanta was.

Matter of fact there's a site called "The Strip Project" to preserve memories of those days. And I believe they are having a public showing sometime this Summer. You should contribute Roseman. Especially if you have any photos or other memorabilia. You seem to have a lot of recollections and you might meet some old friends.

I visited Atlanta a lot in those days but never actually lived there. I turned 15 in 1970 and we would sneak away on Weekends, hang out on the strip and park (as seen in photo below), score and head home with the goodies.

When I turned 17 I hi-tailed it to California, to get the hell out of the South. But now I actually regret not living on the Strip for a few months at least. The place is legendary now.

Take care

Dan the Man

dantheman · #32 04-29-2007, 04:15 PM

Here's a good site with Memories of the Atlanta Pop Festival and the Peachtree and 10th Hippie Scene.

And a very interesting Article from Time Magazine, October '69 on Atlanta trying to crack down on the arriving Hippie Scene near Piedmont Park.

Dan the Man