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The Discovery of LSD Z Acronym Is from the German, Lysergsaure-Diethylamid

The Discovery of LSD Z Acronym Is from the German, Lysergsaure-Diethylamid

The Discovery of LSD z Acronym is from the German, LysergSaure-Diethylamid. z Properties discovered in 1938 but recreational usage occurred during z Impact on society: „ Fashion „ „ Art

The Discovery of LSD The Discovery of LSD zFirst isolated from the dark purplish sclerotium, or of the fungus Claviceps purpurea. Ergot (=Sclerotium)

zAlbert Hofmann, chemist, Sandoz Laboratories, in , .

The Discovery of LSD zAlbert Hofmann isolated and synthesized LSD-25 from it. „Hofmann first experienced LSD in 1943 through inadvertent contact. A “pleasant experience”. „A few days later Hofmann tried it again!

1 LSD LSD Revolution zCame about inadvertently: „OSS and later CIA looking for truth inducing compound for interrogation purpose. „Settled on LSD as most promising candidate and experimented z Gordon Wasson in “magic” „Funded secret research at ceremony. From LIFE magazine article, various universities. 1957.

LSD Revolution LSD Revolution zCame about inadvertently: „Included where and Richard Albert were on faculty. Richard Albert became in 1967

z Timothy Leary and Gordon Wasson, „Both dismissed from Harvard in the former influenced Leary’s 1963. interest in psychedelics.

LSD Revolution LSD Revolution z zCame about inadvertently: Came about inadvertently: „Leary and Albert continued to promote LSD usage. Set up Castalia Institute to continue his studies. Founded League of Spiritual Discovery to legalize LSD. „Timothy Leary and Richard Albert in 1963

2 LSD Revolution Impact of LSD on Music zCame about inadvertently: Trace LSD impact on „Leary and Albert continued to music, specifically promote LSD usage. , to . Went on tour as LSD advocate. An Olympic caliber “Turn on, Tune in, Drop out.” Leary wrestler. (1967), in . Awarded fellowship in Despite Leary’s influence, did not creative writing to have impact on music attend Stanford.

Impact of LSD on Music Impact of LSD on Music Became volunteer for Kesey started his own experiments with mind testing experiment in Menlo altering , i.e. LSD. Park (CIA operation). The Acid Test: Party where Led to exposure to various people went to take acid, psychedelic drugs. sometimes without their Inspiration for his most well knowledge. known writing, “One Flew Over Began the psychedelic the Cuckoo’s Nest”. movement and of the 1960’s.

Hippie? What’s That? Hippies: Youth movement (15-25) of the , during the 1960’s and 70’s. Rebelled against authority and morals of the time: Rejected “establishment” Anti-war, i.e. Vietnam Ken Kesey: Author and LSD advocate, Championed sexual liberation originated “Acid Test” Promoted psychedelic drugs.

3 Hippies? What’s That? Hippies? What’s That? Changes in other of music, i.e. Led to many changes in society. folk.

Impact of LSD on Music During these acid test parties, a “house ” called the Warlocks provided the music. They would later changed their names to The . Meanwhile, at the same time, in Virginia City, , in the Red Dog Saloon, “acid parties” were also going on. The Grateful Dead, one of the first groups.

Impact of LSD on Music Impact of LSD on Music Chandler Laughlin and friends , chemist, created “The Red Dog Experience” provided LSD. with then unknown musical acts: It was at this time that: First light shows used Big Brother and the Holding Company during music. (featuring ). Experimentation with The Charlatan LSD. Quicksilver Messenger Service The Charlatan became And many more the first band to play loaded with LSD.

4 Impact of LSD on Music Impact of LSD on Music Psychedelic music or “” “San Francisco Groups” originated independently in at least two places at same time. Kesey and Laughlin eventually got together for bigger concerts in San Francisco: Longshoreman’s Hall Fillmore Auditorium

Impact of LSD on Music Impact of LSD on Music z Following closely behind the Grateful “San Francisco Groups” Dead was the Jefferson Airplanes. „ First , included White Rabbit, A drug induced version of Alice in Wonderland?

Impact of LSD on Music Impact of LSD on Music Acid rock would eventually spread zThe Doors.Doors throughout the western world. „ How Groups beyond San Francisco began got their name. using LSD and composing and playing Ray Manzarek : Acid Rock: „ From ’s Doors : „ Morrison story Beatles and other pop groups by :

5 Impact of LSD on Music Impact of LSD on Music z If you made a list, one of the top Jimi Hendrix psychedelic groups would have to include Cream.

Ginger Baker

Impact of LSD on Music Impact of LSD on Music “Pop” to Acid Rock “Pop” to Acid Rock “” written by for Timothy Leary.

Impact of LSD on Music Impact of LSD on Music zDid LSD really help?. z Most did not agree with concerning LSD and performing and „Warlocks (Grateful Dead) writing music. played during acid test. Jerry „ ’s opinion: Garcia: z Impact on ? „Dennis McNally (biographer of „ David Quanta, narrator of Grateful Dead: “History of ” „ Very simplistic in theme

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zLSD encouraged experimentation to z Not everyone achieved desirable music once very limited in its scope: state when taking LSD. „ „ Country Joe (McDonald) and The  Joe Boyd, producer for Pink Fish Floyd, on : „ Paul Kantor of Jefferson Airplane  Roger Walters, member of Pink „ Donovan Floyd, on Syd Barrett: „ Chris Dreja of The Yardbirds „ Similarly, of The 13th Floor Elevator, suffered from schizophrenia resulting from LSD.

Transition to Psychedelic Transition to Psychedelic z Transition to psychedelia obvious in z Abrupt transition came in Revolver some rock bands, e.g. . album. z Last cut, „ “Turn off your mind and float down stream” „ “The : A Manual Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead” – Timothy Leary

Transition to Psychedelic End of 60’s Psychedelia z Album followed by release of singles: z As the 60’s came to an end, many Strawberry Fields Forever. were turning away from z Later followed by Sergeant LSD. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. „ Included the controversial Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. „ Interpretation „ The Beatles, Beach Boys, Donovan, and incorrect. Paul all became disciples of the McCartney: Marahishi.

7 End of 60’s Psychedelia Impact on Fashion zThe end of 60’s psychedelia: Part of rebellion was own identity, which included their own „ According to Dennis McNally: fashion. „ According to Joe Boyd: San Francisco Fox Theater closed. Hippies bought up costumes. Other clothing from second hand stores. Native American and other ethnic clothing.

Impact on Fashion Impact on Fashion Prior to this time, no fashion for 1950’s to early 60’s fashion young people. One fashion fits all. Some change in 1950’s

Impact on Fashion Impact on Fashion Fashion of 1960’s. Fashion of 1960’s.

8 Impact on Fashion Eventually became absorbed into mainstream fashion. Art

Psychedelic Art zWith psychedelic music came psychedelic art. zMore posters: „ First art were the posters advertising the concerts:

Psychedelic Art Psychedelic Art zMore posters: zWith psychedelic music came psychedelic art. „ Record album covers soon followed:

9 Psychedelic Art Psychedelic Art zWith psychedelic music came z psychedelic art. Eventually becoming an art form of „ More album covers: its own:

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