Sex drugs and rock-and-roll is the credo of the 1960s!
The Last Hippy Poet of the Woodstock Generation reveals why that is true. To accurately describe the '60s you had to live it, and award-winning author, C. Steven Blue, lived it to the fullest.
As one of the original hippies on Hollywood's iconic Sunset Strip, Blue takes us on a kaleidoscopic exploration inside a tumultuous era, where the hippy counterculture speaks truth to power, to try and create a better world.
Set against the backdrop of Hollywood's glitz, glamour, and blossoming rock-and-roll culture of famous L.A. bands, like The Doors, The Beach Boys, and Sonny & Cher, Blue's narrative delves deep into the heart of the counterculture movement, where generations collide in a whirlwind of passion and rebellion.
But The Last Hippy Poet of the Woodstock Generation is more than just a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It is a uniquely hybrid book, seamlessly blending memoir, poetry, and artwork to create a raw and honest portrayal of teenage love, psychedelic exploration, and the quest for truth in a changing world.
From the anti-war riots to the psychedelic haze of Woodstock, Blue's vivid storytelling transports readers to a time of peace, love, and revolution.
And with its recent accolades, including the prestigious Best Book Award for 2023, The Last Hippy Poet of the Woodstock Generation has solidified its place as a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the spirit of the '60s.
Prepare to be swept away by Blue's captivating prose, as he invites you to join him on a journey through the past through his own story—a journey that will leave you inspired, entertained, and forever changed.
C. Steven Blue wears many hats: Poet, author, artist, musician, micro-press publisher, videographer, and producer/host of literary & arts events. He has published twelve books: nine of his own work, two anthologies of Northwest poets, and the work of remarkable spontaneous poet, karen a. dalyea. For the last four decades, Steven has produced and hosted literary and arts events in both California and Oregon, giving countless opportunities to other creatives along the way. His most recent event series prior to the pandemic was Burnin' Down The Barnes, a monthly literary reading series and poetry open mic at the Eugene, Oregon, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, which ran for four years and was one of the most popular reading series in the Pacific Northwest.
In early education, Steven excelled in music, art, and literature, winning his first poetry award at age twelve. But he dropped out of high school at the age of 18 to begin raising the first of three children. Long working hours and raising a family prevented Steven from earning a college degree, but he is a self-taught street kid who has always hungered for knowledge. Over the years he has taught himself to be a recording engineer, desktop publisher, and videographer, as well as continuing his writing, art, and music whenever possible.
Now, as a well-known West Coast poet, Steven stands outside the normal conventions of modern poetry. He is a lyrical/performance poet, reading and performing his poetry from a unique rhythmic perspective: at the crossroads of poetry and music.
As an author, Steven writes from his own life experiences of loss, betrayal, addiction, recovery, joy, and love. From his years of struggling to recover from abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental breakdown, Steven's perspective is a refreshing and inspiring journey, one of survival and overcoming adversity, discovering a renewed faith and hope in life, and a spiritual awakening that has given him the ability to live in the here and now.
Steven is retired from a 27-year career in stage production in Hollywood, CA. He currently lives in Eugene, Oregon with his wife Paulette, where he continues to pursue his artistic endeavors.
