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Welcome to the Universe

"I believe in a long, prolonged, derangement of the senses in order to obtain the unknown," answered Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, in response to a reporter questioning his "mental state" at a press conference before a concert (Manzarek). Morrison was the legendary singer, songwriter, writer, and poet most famously, or should I say notoriously, known for his stage antics while performing live in concert with his band The Doors. Morrison was one of many famous musicians to emerge onto the "psychedelic scene" during the 1960's and like many others was an avid psychedelic drug user influenced by the teachings of psychedelic Gurus. The 1960's was a decade similar to none other experienced: in certain areas such as San Francisco it was a time dominated by "hippies" seeking out a seemingly good time. This was a decade full of bright young talented musicians and artists who desired to push themselves further, their desire to think "past the box"......

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