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Lou Adler And Dunhill Records

When sixties music is usually discussed, the name of Lou Adler rarely surfaces. It is a shame really. Lou is largely responsible for signing a lot of the major acts of the era, helping to merchandise one of the seminal films, and helping to launch a major songwriting team.

Dennis Hopper curates show in of ex-L.A. artists
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

This little town has cast its spell on artistic outsiders ever since a broken wagon wheel in 1898 landed a couple of New York painters here, inspiring an art colony.

Hell Ride: The Greatest Biker Movie Ever?

This weekend in the DVD store, I ran across a movie emblazoned with the now-familiar logo "Executive Produced by Quentin Tarantino".

Pop Culture Trivia Special (and pageview generator for moi)

What does the film Easy Rider have in common with the Sopranos Finale?

They Blew It: The Secret of "Easy Rider"

Although I rarely say this in public, I must admit Republicans do some things very well. I can't think of any right off the top of my head, but I'm sure there's something. But one thing they do particularly badly, is social and cultural criticism.

Cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs Dies
Source: Variety.com

Laszlo Kovacs, the Hungarian-born cinematographer who shot counterculture classics such as "Easy Rider" as well as more mainstream pics including "Ghostbusters" and "Miss Congeniality" died Saturday in his sleep in Beverly Hills. He was 74.

It's a Long, Long Ride to Reality
Source: dancingintongues.blogspot.com

A critique of two famous motorcycle trips across America, one fictional (Easy Rider), one true (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance); and their impact on American culture.

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