Hashish: Compressed potent form of marijuana, produced in the Middle East, Himalayan region and Africa. Also known as hash. Process removes resin containing THC from the marijuana plant usually using screens, or hands.

Hassle: A bother, something that you’d rather not deal with. “Don’t hassle me about the rent, I’ll get it later.”

Tom Hayden: Political activist, one of the Chicago Seven, ex-husband of Jane Fonda. Now a congressman from California.

Headbands: Headbands keep your long hair out of your face. They also mop up the sweat on warm days. And since men don’t usually wear berets or other feminine hair restraints, the headband does the job. A brightly colored bandana… Continue reading →

Head: Some one who does certain drugs like “pot head” or “acid head”.

Jimi Hendrix: At this point in history, the greatest guitar player who ever lived. Jimi could coax sounds from his axe that no one had ever heard before. His guitar mastery impressed every great musician since. His on stage persona… Continue reading →

Head Shops: Boutique stores that catered to hippies or the young. Clothes, comics, beads, candles, jewelry and drug paraphernalia were obtainable at these shops.. they also made good hang outs.

Head Trip: To play games with someone’s mind. A person or situation that messes with your mind.

Heavy Metal: Hard, loud rock music, characterized by a heavy beat and thunderous guitars. Term originated with Steppenwolf (heavy metal thunder) in the song “Born to Be Wild”.

Hell No We Won’t Go!: Popular chant at demonstrations against the war in Vietnam.