Ken Babbs

Ken Babbs (born January 28, 1939) is a prominent figure in the Psychedelic movement and a founding member of the Merry Pranksters, a group that promoted the use of psychedelic drugs.

Early Life

Babbs was born in Mentor, Ohio, and grew up in a military family, moving frequently throughout his childhood. He attended Miami University in Ohio, where he studied sociology and literature. After graduating, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a helicopter pilot.

Merry Pranksters

In 1964, Babbs became a founding member of the Merry Pranksters, a group led by Ken Kesey. The group is known for their cross-country bus trip, during which they used and promoted the use of psychedelic drugs. Babbs was a key figure in the group, often serving as the master of ceremonies at their "Acid Test" parties.

Later Life

After the dissolution of the Merry Pranksters, Babbs continued to be an advocate for the use of psychedelic drugs. He has written several books on the subject, including The Furthur Inquiry and Who Shot the Water Buffalo?. He continues to live in Oregon, where he is a prominent member of the local counterculture community.

Legacy

Babbs' work with the Merry Pranksters has had a lasting impact on American culture. The group's promotion of psychedelic drugs helped to shape the counterculture of the 1960s, and their "Acid Test" parties are often cited as a precursor to the modern rave scene.

See Also

• Psychedelic era
• Counterculture of the 1960s
• Ken Kesey
• Merry Pranksters

External Links

• Official website

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