Monthly Archives: February 2017
Bootleg Records (1970)
Madison (WI) has seen a rash of bootleg records-most sold at super high prices-and the gigantic profits going to who knows who. Now, however, some of us who feel that freak-rock belongs to the people from where it came, have liberated Dylan and Beatles tapes and returned the music to the people. Here’s the story, […] Continue reading
Rolling Stones Concert Review (1969)
On November 29, the Stones played their second concert in Boston. The first, over three years ago, had been played in Manning Bowl in Lynn. Then the press referred to the Stones as the GROUP SECOND TO THE BEATLES, but to the bikies, high school kids and college rock freaks who packed the Bowl, sat […] Continue reading
Wannabe Hippies vs Real Hippies
Hey old hippy, I see in some of your replies to questions you say wannabees (as in wanna be hippies). Do you mean that a young person in the world today could not possibly be a hippy? And would wanting to be a hippy really be that bad? Im sorry if i come off as […] Continue reading
Where do I start?
Dear Old Hippy, Ever since I was small, I have felt extremely attached to life. I was a really big tomboy so I am not one to get all mushy like some girls but does no one else get emotional when they are given their factory processed meat on a styrofoam plate? Does no one […] Continue reading
How do you get a commune together?
Dear Old Hippy, I was just wondering how would you get a commune together? And where would you make it? What would you need and what really is it all about? Thanx!! Peace, love and light, BUTTERFLY… A commune is a commitment to a specific way of life and a commitment to other people. It’s […] Continue reading
My horrible diet
Dear Old Hippy, I am toxic. I have been on one large binge for the past three years. I have gained about 60 pounds and I am sick and tried (literally). I want to go back to being a vegetarian, but my life is full with meat and meat eaters. I have been having a […] Continue reading
The true meaning of Hippy
Dear Old Hippy, First of all , i would like to point out that it is rad the way you help out the younger generation, and care about us. But what i am confused about , is who i really am. I am told that i am a hippy , and i’m ‘all for’ the […] Continue reading
Something in my heart
Dear old hippy, hello my name is kimber and i am 17 years old. A lot of my friends have left town to join a thing called the renaissance festival. Right now it is in arizona I really want to join but everyone thinks it is a bad idea since you live out of a […] Continue reading
Send some love to the world!
Dear Old Hippy, I just don’t understand all of the haters today… racists, gangs, it is insane. How can anyone say i hate everyone? It’s not possible. I find an infinite love for everything. There is good in every person. You just have to believe it and find it. My faith in humanity wears everyone […] Continue reading
Do think it’s cool to be a hippy?!
This is the stupidest web site ever made! Do think it’s cool to be a hippy?! Well I can assure you it’s most certainly not!! I think all of you weed smokin, greasy protesters should start a new country some where far away from regular civilization where you can burn your own national flag and […] Continue reading