How ‘Gidget’ Was Sally Field’s Big Break & Captured Sixties Surf Culture
Field’s 1966 starring role led her to earn the title of America’s Sweetheart while catapulting her into teenybopper stardom.
Behind the song: “Creeque Alley” | The Mamas & The Papas
The autobiographical story of how California Dreamin’ became a reality for the four-piece.
Top Six Hippie Films From the 1960s
From documentaries to off-beat comedies, these cult classics will transport you to the height of the counterculture movement.
Behind the Song: “Incense and Peppermints” | Strawberry Alarm Clock
Turn on, tune in, turn your eyes around — here’s what made Strawberry Alarm Clock’s radio hit a defining track that catapulted them out of their indie status to touring legends.
93 KHJ: The Defining Sounds of 1960s Los Angeles
A deep dive into the history of the Much More Music Station 93 KHJ — from its early beginnings to its eventual demise.
Revisiting Blue Banisters One Year Later
In her eighth studio album, Lana Del Rey delves into poetic introspection with her most personal work to date. Here’s what makes each track stand out from her previous compositions.
Love Is Understanding: A Review of Sergio Farias’s Peter Tork Biography
From his early Greenwich Village folk stardom to becoming one of the most recognizable faces on television screens, Peter Tork lived the rock’n’roll lifestyle. Sergio Farias breaks down the life and times of the beloved musician with informative endearment.
55 Years Ago: The Fantasy Fair & Magic Mountain Music Festival Makes History
How America’s first rock music festival transpired and the widely enduring influence it continues to have on music festivals of today.
Peter Tork’s Favorite Books of All Time
From otherworldly science fiction to Eastern philosophy, here is a list of Peter’s top favorite books that you should know.
Top 5 Non-Fiction Books That Capture the Spirit of the 1960s
Delve into these autobiographies and collections of essays that epitomize the ethos of the iconic decade. From Eve Babitz to Pamela Des Barres.
How the First National Band Became Pioneers in the Realm of Country Rock
A brief reflection on how Michael Nesmith’s first solo project kicked down the boundaries of traditional country music, contributed to setting the template for country rock, and why their electrifying sound should still be celebrated today.
Top 5 Historical Fiction Books That Capture the Spirit of the 1960s & ‘70s
Immerse in the decades that brought us lava lamps and portable synthesizers with these books, perfect for summertime.
Behind The Song: “Touch Me” | The Doors
An in-depth examination of The Doors’ 1969 song and the influence of the evolving culture of 1960s America.