It’s been 50 years since the 1967 “Summer of Love,” the social phenomenon that brought hundreds of thousands of people to Haight-Ashbury to share experiences, explore different art forms, contemplate society, and spread peace-driven ideals. The year also represented a great part of the Grateful Dead’s history, as the band began to take shape with new members and the release of their first LP, The Grateful Dead.
Stanley Mouse, the artist behind the Grateful Dead‘s iconic skull and roses logo, recently sat down with the NBC Bay Area news to deliver a message to millennials. The context of the following message comes from the idea that while the revolution certainly began to take shape in 1967, the revolution continues today. The present moment continues to be the center point of possibility, and our generation has the opportunity to make great changes.
He says about the movement in 1967, “It seemed like it was something that just happened. Nobody planned it, it just happened.” Referring to the disappointment with the current state of politics, Mouse continues, “I can’t predict anything. But things nowadays are similar. And actually, when the bad times kind of kick in, it about starts you moving and doing things. So hopefully something good will come out of this mess.”
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