That Rick Griffin poster is such a classic. I still have an original print of that on my wall that I couldn't resist grabbing from a local movie
theater in the late 60's in my North Carolina college town.
Somehow I had missed the date of its short run, and I never had a chance to see it until years later out here in Socal when a surf shop had an
Australian video copy of Pacific Vibrations.
Music rights prevented it from being distributed in States for decades. This was understandable considering the musicians on the soundtrack.
His vision for our planet set an example few could comprehend at the time.
I have to believe he was just as disappointed in the direction certain leaders are taking us to that show such shortsighted ambitions. Mother Earth is
our savior and should be protected at all costs, even against the power of $$$$$$$.
Thank you John, for the example of a life lived for not just yourself, but for future generations to come. Peace out and thanks to all here.
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