JOHN WILCOCK: Sneaking Pot into Disneyland with Shel Silverstein
Mort Gerberg shares this memory of his encounter with John and Shel Silverstein outside the gates of Disneyland in 1966. From John Wilcock, New York Years.
JOHN WILCOCK: Editing the Los Angeles Free Press
After quitting The East Village Other, John takes Art Kunkin up on an offer to manage editorial at the LA Free Press. Featuring Frank Zappa, Eve Babitz, Marcel Duchamp, and a phone cameo with Charles Bukowski. From John Wilcock, New York Years.
JOHN WILCOCK: The East Village Other's Nasty Review of Andy Warhol's Chelsea Girls
John Wilcock describes the circumstances behind his quitting The East Village Other over their review of Andy Warhol's 1966 film Chelsea Girls.
JOHN WILCOCK: Andy Warhol's issue of ASPEN MAGAZINE and "Loop," the first pressed Velvet Underground single.
In 1966, John Wilcock contributed to ASPEN MAGAZINE, an arts project dubbed "The Magazine in a Box" for its unconventional format. This same issue featured design throughout by Andy Warhol and the first single to ever be released for the Velvet Underground, entitled "Loop".
JOHN WILCOCK: Allen Ginsberg's HOWL and THE DEATH OF LENNY BRUCE
Previous Wilcock/Lenny comics on Boing Boing:
Ladies and Gentlemen, Lenny Bruce! When Lenny Bruce Stayed at My Apartment
JOHN WILCOCK: The History of The EAST VILLAGE OTHER
A history of The East Village Other, and its impact on New Journalism, Activism, and the Underground Press. From John Wilcock, New York Years.
JOHN WILCOCK: Fired By The Voice!
John's break from the Village Voice in 1965, leading to his work with Walter Bowart and the East Village Other.
JOHN WILCOCK: The Diggers' Death of Money & Other Counterculture Moments of 1966
A variety of events from 1966, including Ken Kesey's Acid Test at The Filmore, Charles Whitman's attack at The University of Texas at Austin, and John Lennon's statement about the Beatles popularity over Jesus.
JOHN WILCOCK: The Rumored Love Affair Between Bob Dylan and Edie Sedgwick
Bob Dylan's changing relationship with Edie Sedgwick and Andy Warhol, and Edie's actual romance with Dylan colleague Bob Neuwirth. From John Wilcock, New York Years.
JOHN WILCOCK: In Chicago to Interview Dick Gregory
A visit to Chicago in 1966 to interview activist and comedian Dick Gregory.
JOHN WILCOCK: Andy Warhol's First Meeting with The Velvet Underground (and other events of 1965)
A book of John Wilcock comics is now available
A variety of Warhol Moments of 1965, including the filming of Poor Little Rich Girl and Beauty #2 with Edie Sedgwick, Nam June Paik's video delay prank, and the first meeting of The Velvet Underground with Andy Warhol, which John witnessed in person, during the band's stay at Rick Allmen's Cafe Bizarre. From John Wilcock, New York Years. Read the rest
JOHN WILCOCK: Meeting Edie Sedgwick
Returning from a trip abroad, John returns to Andy Warhol's Factory to meet a young, fragile, and beautiful Edie Sedgwick.
JOHN WILCOCK: George Wallace, the KKK, and the 1965 Selma Freedom Marches
An evening of police brutality in 1965 ushers in one of the most pivotal moments in Civil Rights history. From John Wilcock, New York Years, a history of the 1960s underground press and related events. (Also, Happy MLK Day, Jan 16)
JOHN WILCOCK: The History of East Coast Academic Acid
Traditionally, the end of year (New Year's, especially) is a time when many on the planet indulge in LSD. To commemorate this good-minded season, here's a compact history of East Coast academic acid, including John's experience dosing at Millbrook with Tim Leary, Charles Mingus, others. Happy Holidays.
JOHN WILCOCK: Bob Dylan and the First Published News Photo of a Burning American Flag
A reminiscence of the Bitter End cafe, followed by a trip to Jim Haynes in Paris. From John Wilcock, New York Years.
VALENTINE'S WILCOCK: John meets Amber (his future wife)
JOHN WILCOCK: Andy Warhol's Mole People and Fred Herko's Suicide Dance (1964)
A comic strip about Freddie Herko, who was a captivating and influential artist in New York, until his untimely death at age 28, in 1964. From John Wilcock, New York Years. (Supplements include Andy Warhol's screen test of Herko and an appreciation from The Guardian)
