I thought the ’60s was the most exciting time and the most vital music, and we were really together as one mind then. Then afterwards, the songs and the bad drugs, that took its toll.
Meaning of the quote
Mickey Hart, an American musician, is saying that the 1960s was a time of great music and unity. However, after that, the music and the harmful drugs that some people used took a toll on society. He felt that the 1960s was a special time when people were connected, but the aftermath had negative consequences.
About Mickey Hart
Mickey Hart is an American percussionist best known as one of the two drummers for the iconic rock band Grateful Dead. He was a member of the band for nearly three decades, earning the nickname “the rhythm devils” alongside fellow drummer Bill Kreutzmann.
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