Good Vibrations

On the Waterfront

2011-08-31T09:21:00.000-07:00

Eva Marie Saint photographed by Philippe Halsman, 1954.

Interstellar Overdrive

2011-07-27T12:00:00.000-07:00

The Pink Floyd photographed by Andrew Whittuck, 1967.

Strange Brew

2011-07-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

Eric Clapton and Charlotte Martin photographed by Robert Whitaker in May, 1967.

Forever 27

2011-07-23T12:50:00.000-07:00

Brian Hopkins Jones, founder of The Rolling Stones passed away on July 3rd, 1969. He drowned in a swimming pool. Often a forgotten main member of Club 27, Brian was a multi-instrumentalist, as well as lead guitarist for The Stones and quite a lovely soul.
"He radiated sunshine, but you could see that he had all the problems of the world on his shoulders. There was such an ugliness there as well as the beauty."
-Shirley Arnold
"Such a nice man, such a lovely man to be around. He was kind, considerate and thoughtful. He was a comforting person...he had the capacity to make a young child who was feeling frightened feel OK."
- Damian Korner

James Marshall Hendrix died on September 18th, 1970. The autopsy showed he asphyxiated on vomit after combining sleeping pills with wine. Jimi was a pioneering electric guitarist, singer and songwriter for The Jimi Hendrix Experience. His unique guitar style was abundantly imitated by others.
"Jimi was playing all the stuff I had in my head. I couldn't believe it, when I first heard him. Man, no one can ever do what he did with a guitar. No one can ever take his place."
- Terry Kath
"I thought Jimi Hendrix... was just phenomenal."
- Carl Wilson

The probable cause of Janis Joplin death on October 4th, 1970, was a heroin overdose. Janis was lead vocalist and songwriter for Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Kozmic Blues Band and Full Tilt Boogie Band. She was the first lady of rock.
"She was open and spontaneous enough to get her heart trampled with a regularity that took me thirty years to experience or understand...Janis felt like an old soul, a wisecracking grandmother whom everybody loved to visit."
- Grace Slick
"She really gave you a piece of her heart."
- Stevie Nicks

James Douglas Morrison's passing on July 3rd, 1971, is one of mysterious context. Many theories and ideas have been brought forth as to how he went, but the one on his death certificate is heart failure. As no autopsy was performed, we'll never know for sure. Jim was lead singer for The Doors, but more importantly, he was a poet, a shaman, and a Lizard King. His songs were poems and his poems were songs.
"He was probably one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met. Extraordinarily well read. But there was a sense of intelligence about him that went beyond the academic. There was that sense of philosophical curiosity that had nothing to do with book learning. There was a sense of wiseness and maturity that he had about him that goes beyond a university degree."
- Kathy Lisciandro
"I felt that Jim was the only one in the class who read Ulysses, and understood it."
- Jim's English teacher

Tragically, Kurt Cobain who took his own life on April 5th, 1994. He was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Nirvana. His influence on the '90s was massive and he left a hole in the heart of many young GenX-ers.
"He really, really inspired me. He was so great. Wonderful. One of the best, but more than that. Kurt was one of the absolute best of all time for me."
- Neil Young
"That kid has heart."
- Bob Dylan

Les Sucettes

2011-07-06T14:34:00.000-07:00

Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin in '71, photographed by Benjamin Auger.

Gypsy

2011-07-04T15:36:00.000-07:00

Stevie Nicks in '75, photographed by Fin Costello.

Happy (Union) Jack

2011-07-01T11:30:00.000-07:00

The Who in 1968 by Art Kane.

A Lady and a Loon

2011-06-24T17:00:00.000-07:00

Keith Moon and Annette Walter-Lax photographed by Terry O'Neill in '75.

Nowhere Man

2011-06-05T12:06:00.000-07:00

Paul McCartney photographed by Richard Avedon for Harper's Bazaar, 1965.

Ballad of a Teenage Queen

2011-06-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Alicia Silverstone photographed by Peggy Sirota for Rolling Stone, September 1995.

How to Kill 5 Stones with 1 Bird

2011-05-30T15:46:00.000-07:00

The Rolling Stones with Nicole De Lamarge, photographed by Norman Parkinson in 1964.

This Little Bird

2011-05-27T08:02:00.000-07:00

In the mid to late '60s, Marianne Faithfull was famous for her virginal appearance and rock and roll life. It's only fitting that her wardrobe matched both personas: a little bit school girl, a little bit Rolling Stone.
Here are some of my favorite Marianne fashion moments:

Here she is in publicity shots by Gered Mankowitz for Decca, taken in '64. Word on the street is that Marianne is only 16 here! She wears a lovely black dress with an embroidered collar.

May 1st, 1965. Her cute collared dress is reminiscent of a sailor's uniform. These shots are by David Redfern.

Marianne in San Remo for the San Remo Song festival, January 1967.

Going to court with the Glimmer Twins on June 29th, 1967. Photos by Ted West.

Waiting for a verdict outside the courts, August 1st, 1967. Snapped by Len Trievnor.

I'm not sure when these were taken, but I liked them too much to not post them.

Sources: (Diet) Coke and Sympathy / Child of the Moon / Faithfull Forever / We Heart It

F-U-S-S-B-U-D-G-E-T

2011-05-25T13:00:00.000-07:00

I love this little set of pictures of child actress Pamelyn Ferdin (voice of Lucy Van Pelt in three Peanuts specials) with an unknown football player attempting to do the ol' Charlie Brown football bit. These were taken in 1969 by an unknown photographer.

[All images are from pamelynferdin.com]

Pretty Pattie

2011-05-23T21:37:00.000-07:00

One of my biggest inspirations when it comes to '60s styling is Pattie Boyd. I love how trendy she was and the way she always seemed willing to try something new. Compiled below are some photos of my favorite Pattie fashion moments.

London, 1964. Wearing a beige shift and black knee-highs, Pattie looks especially mod in these Michael Ward snaps.

Pattie in 1965. Here she channels Alice in Wonderland in a blue and white empire dress and white oxfords with strappy backs.

Here she is with George Harrison at the Monterey International Pop Music Festival in June 1967. Pattie is wearing an adorable psychedelic shift with a pair of purple gladiator sandals. Messy hair, blue tinted shades, and a handful of beaded necklaces complete the look.

Here they are either returning home from or departing to the festival. Pattie has on a cute mini and the same purple sandals. (Bottom two images are courtesy of Child of the Moon.)

In Rishikesh with the entire Beatles clan and sister Jenny. Pattie wears a floral mini and white pirate-esque boots (which you can see her modeling here in an advert alongside Jenny, who happens to be wearing those famous purple gladiators).

Here she is with George again at an opening party for Apple Tailoring on May 23rd, 1968. George is wearing a jacket from Granny Takes a Trip and Pattie has on a little black dress and a floppy green hat, both perfectly accentuating her thin curves and loose curls.

And lastly, here she is with Mr. Eric Clapton in the mid '70s. I love her blouse and messy hair--that strawberry blonde shade suited her quite well!

The Girl, The Face, The Shrimp

2011-05-15T13:11:00.000-07:00

Jean Shrimpton photographed by Bert Stern, 1965.

Ballad of a Thin Man

2011-05-06T11:48:00.000-07:00

Bob Dylan visits Liverpool. Photographed by Barry Feinstein in 1966.

Good Day Sunshine

2011-05-04T15:33:00.000-07:00

Paul McCartney photographed by Jean-Marie Périer, March 2nd, 1966.

I Wanna Be Your Man

2011-04-30T15:45:00.000-07:00

The Rolling Stones borrow Pattie Boyd for a photo session with John French, April 1964.

Le Soleil De Ma Vie

2011-04-27T11:28:00.000-07:00

Brigitte Bardot with a deer in 1964, photographed by Sam Lévin.

Turn Off the Moon

2011-04-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Sue Lyon photographed by Bert Stern, 1960.

Down in the Meadow

2011-04-22T07:30:00.000-07:00

Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller by Sam Shaw in September, 1957. I think these are my favorite Marilyn pictures. Sam Shaw took all the best photos of her in my opinion.

The Imperfect Couple

2011-04-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski on their wedding day, January 20th, 1968, in Chelsea.

The Cockney Kid

2011-04-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

Twiggy in 1966, photographer unknown.

Il y a Deux Filles

2011-04-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

Sylvie Vartan and Brigitte Bardot photographed by Jean-Marie Périer, December 1967.

Jennifer Juniper

2011-04-10T14:07:00.000-07:00

Jenny Boyd by Michael Cooper, 1966.

So Far Out it's Straight Down

2011-04-07T23:45:00.000-07:00

A neat interview with Paul McCartney from 1967 that I found quite interesting. This must have been filmed right before he shaved his "Pepper" 'stache off!

Something in the Way

2011-04-05T16:16:00.000-07:00

Nirvana by Jesse Frohman, 1994. Rest in peace, Kurt.

There's a Fog Upon L.A.

2011-03-30T01:20:00.000-07:00

Pictures of The Beatles in Bel Air, taken by Henry Grossman and Bob Bonis in August of 1964. I especially love the pictures of George playing Monopoly with Jackie DeShannon!

Valley of the Dolls

2011-03-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

Sharon Tate's shoot for Playboy Magazine, shot by Roman Polanski on the set of The Fearless Vampire Killers, 1967.

Riders on the Storm

2011-03-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

Jim Morrison and Pamela Courson (with friends) at Themis, photographed by Raeanne Rubenstein, 1969.

Baby's in Black

2011-03-21T13:05:00.000-07:00

The Beatles looking dapper in derbies, photographed by John Launois on June 3rd, 1964. I may be getting my facts a little messed up here, but I'm almost certain that this is the photo session where Ringo collapsed with tonsillitis and pharyngitis, causing the rest of The Beatles to get Jimmy Nicol as a temporary drummer during a few of their tour dates.

Here's to the Dawn

2011-03-20T20:07:00.000-07:00

I absolutely adore this set of photos from Mimi Farina's wedding day at Big Sur, 1968. It looks like it was a beautiful ceremony.
(Source)

A Gift From a Flower

2011-03-18T18:38:00.000-07:00

Portraits of Donovan and Jenny Boyd taken at Bodium Castle in East Sussex by Karl Ferris, 1967. Some of these are screen grabs from various online videos, and I suspect the film was shot by Karl Ferris as well. The gif of Jenny was made by me.

Pictures of Lilies

2011-03-14T22:52:00.000-07:00

Probably one of my favorite photo shoots ever. This is The Who in Germany, taken by Chris Morphet in 1967. I also included some stills from the video "I Can See For Miles" and a couple gifs I found on Tumblr..