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Ken Babbs (born January 14, 1939) is an American author, merry prankster, and counterculture figure. He is best known for his work with Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters, a group that was instrumental in the development of the 1960s counterculture movement.

Early Life[edit]

Ken Babbs was born in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Miami University in Ohio, where he was a member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). After graduating, he served as a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps.

Merry Pranksters[edit]

Babbs is most famous for his role as a member of the Merry Pranksters, a group of friends and followers of Ken Kesey. The Pranksters are best known for their cross-country trip in a brightly painted school bus named "Furthur". This journey was documented in Tom Wolfe's book The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.

Writing Career[edit]

Ken Babbs has written several books and articles. His works often reflect his experiences with the Merry Pranksters and his views on the counterculture of the 1960s. He has also contributed to various literary magazines and anthologies.

Legacy[edit]

Ken Babbs remains an influential figure in the history of the American counterculture. His contributions to the psychedelic movement and his collaborations with Ken Kesey have left a lasting impact on American literature and popular culture.

References[edit]

Wolfe, Tom. The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968.
Babbs, Ken. Various writings and interviews.

External Links[edit]

Ken Babbs on WikiMD

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-'''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==
+{{Infobox person
-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.
+| name = Ken Babbs
+| image = <!-- Image goes here -->
+| caption = Ken Babbs in 2010
+| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1939|1|14}}
+| birth_place = Dayton, Ohio, United States
+| occupation = Writer, Merry Prankster
+| nationality = American
+}}
-==Merry Pranksters==
+'''Ken Babbs''' (born January 14, 1939) is an American [[author]], [[merry prankster]], and [[counterculture]] figure. He is best known for his work with [[Ken Kesey]] and the [[Merry Pranksters]], a group that was instrumental in the development of the 1960s [[counterculture movement]].
-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==
+== Early 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.
+Ken Babbs was born in [[Dayton, Ohio]]. He attended [[Miami University]] in Ohio, where he was a member of the [[Reserve Officers' Training Corps]] (ROTC). After graduating, he served as a [[helicopter pilot]] in the [[United States Marine Corps]].
-==Legacy==
+== Merry Pranksters ==
-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.
+Babbs is most famous for his role as a member of the [[Merry Pranksters]], a group of friends and followers of [[Ken Kesey]]. The Pranksters are best known for their cross-country trip in a brightly painted school bus named "[[Furthur]]". This journey was documented in [[Tom Wolfe]]'s book ''[[The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test]]''.
-==See Also==
+== Writing Career ==
-* [[Psychedelic era]]
+Ken Babbs has written several books and articles. His works often reflect his experiences with the Merry Pranksters and his views on the [[counterculture]] of the 1960s. He has also contributed to various [[literary magazines]] and [[anthologies]].
-* [[Counterculture of the 1960s]]
+== Legacy ==
+Ken Babbs remains an influential figure in the history of the American counterculture. His contributions to the [[psychedelic movement]] and his collaborations with Ken Kesey have left a lasting impact on [[American literature]] and [[popular culture]].
+== See Also ==
 * [[Ken Kesey]]
 * [[Merry Pranksters]]
+* [[The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test]]
+* [[Counterculture of the 1960s]]
-==References==
+== References ==
-<references />
+* Wolfe, Tom. ''The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test''. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968.
+* Babbs, Ken. Various writings and interviews.
-==External Links==
+== External Links ==
-* [http://www.skypilotclub.com Official website]
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Ken_Babbs Ken Babbs on WikiMD]
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 [[Category:Living people]]
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-[[Category:Psychedelic drug advocates]]
+[[Category:Counterculture of the 1960s]]
 [[Category:Merry Pranksters]]
-[[Category:People from Mentor, Ohio]]
+[[Category:People from Dayton, Ohio]]
-[[Category:Miami University alumni]]
-[[Category:United States Marine Corps officers]]
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-{{Psychedelia-stub}}