In this special, 60th Anniversary special episode, Bay Area Babylon explores the legendary Acid Test House in San Jose, where the Grateful Dead first played under their iconic name. This wasn’t just any gig — this was the very first official Acid Test, masterminded by Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters, marking a seismic shift in the psychedelic revolution.
🌈👁️🗨️ Imagine it: Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Pigpen, and the rest of the Dead lighting up the night with their raw, primal jams, all while the room pulsed with liquid lights, LSD experiments, and free-flowing counterculture. This Acid Test didn’t just launch the Grateful Dead — it ignited a psychedelic explosion that defined the ‘60s.
🎥 Join BAB as we stand on the doorstep of the San Jose Acid Test House, sharing stories of LSD-soaked nights, freak-out jams, and the Grateful Dead’s birth as the house band for the tripped-out adventures that followed. We’ll dig into Ken Kesey’s mind-bending vision, the Merry Pranksters’ antics, and how this unassuming house became sacred ground for Deadheads and counterculture historians alike.
🌟 If you’re a Deadhead, a fan of psychedelic rock history, or just love wild tales from the Summer of Love’s early days, hit play now! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Grateful Dead locations, Bay Area counterculture stories, and hidden hippie landmarks.
🎶 Stay trippy, stay grateful. ✌️💀🌹
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✅ About Bay Area Babylon:
Welcome to "Bay Area Babylon," where I, a public librarian and writer, take you on a journey through the strangest and most storied locations in the Bay Area. From iconic music venues and gravesites of notable figures to eerie true crime scenes and paranormal hotspots, I dive deep into the history and mysteries of each site. At the end of every adventure, I offer a book recommendation that fits the theme of the video, blending rich local lore with my love of literature. Join me to uncover the hidden secrets and stories woven through the Bay Area.
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