The movie "Easy Rider" was released July 14, 1969. This movie really wowed me from the start, even though back then, old roads didn't really mean much to me. But that soundtrack just didn't let up. One great song after another. Plus, it was hippie days.
I first heard about the anniversary when listening to Little Steven's Underground Garage from this past Sunday. If you like that good old rock and roll of the garage variety, as Cat Mother called it, this is the show for you. Not only does he play the old stuff, but new garage rock as well. He did one of his insightful introductions and played applicable songs, two of which were on the original soundtrack.
It starred Peter Fonda as Wyatt, Captain America, and Dennis Hopper as Billy. Jack Nicholson really made an impact with his way-out lawyer George Hanson role.
MEMORABLE LINES
Some great quotes from the movie. No wonder Jack Nicholson was nominated for best supporting actor, he had some great lines as they sat around the fire and pontificated.
"You know, this used to be a helluva good country. I don't understand what went wrong with it."
"They're not scared of you. They're scared of what you represent to 'em."
Billy: "Hey, man. All we represent to them, man, is somebody who needs a haircut."
Think I'll Have to Drag Out That Old Piece of Vinyl and VHS Tape. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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