Here is the link for the Studio version of 'Celebration of the Lizard' It might be one of my most ambitious efforts, I'll leave that to you to judge my friends. In this film.....
On the spring night of March 4th, 1968 at Steve Paul's The Scene in New York City, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison, two iconic figures of the era, found themselves on stage together, along with Janis Joplin in the audience.
This impromptu jam session was initially expected to be a unique and harmonious collaboration between some of the most talented musicians of the time. However, it quickly devolved into chaos and confrontation. Accounts of the incident vary, but it's reported that tensions flared on stage, and what should have been a musical collaboration turned into a brawl.
The chaotic scene escalated to the point where Janis Joplin reportedly smashed a bottle over Jim Morrison's head, adding to the mayhem. Jim was Hammered and Jimbo had a really bad night.
Nonetheless, this event remains a famous and storied episode in the annals of rock and roll history, capturing the spirit of the times, which were characterized by both musical innovation and occasional tumultuous interactions among some of its most influential figures. 68 was an Epic year, I was in 9th grade and chicks were the happening thing! However, there were these loose ends to deal with, here is A month-by-month overview of some momentous occurrences in geopolitics and world events from 1968, which had a significant impact on the subsequent two decades:
January 1968:
Vietnam War Escalation: The United States continued its military involvement in Vietnam, with the Tet Offensive by North Vietnamese forces beginning this month, marking a major turning point in the conflict.
February 1968:
2. The Vietnam War Continued: The Battle of Khe Sanh intensified, drawing the attention of the world to the ongoing conflict.
March 1968:
3. My Lai Massacre: U.S. troops were involved in the massacre of hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in My Lai, causing outrage and condemnation. Walter Cronkite tells the nation we can not win in Vietnam.
April 1968:
4. Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, leading to widespread protests and riots in the United States.
May 1968:
5. Student Protests in France: Massive student protests and labor strikes erupted in France, leading to widespread social and political unrest.
June 1968:
6. Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy: U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles, further impacting the tumultuous political climate of the United States.
July 1968:
7. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): The NPT was opened for signatures, aiming to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. It entered into force in 1970.
August 1968:
8. Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia: Soviet-led Warsaw Pact troops invaded Czechoslovakia to suppress the Prague Spring, a period of political liberalization.
September 1968:
9. Mexico City Olympics: The 1968 Summer Olympics were held in Mexico City and became memorable for the Black Power salute by American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the medal ceremony.
October 1968:
10. U.S. Presidential Election: Richard Nixon won the U.S. presidential election, setting the stage for his presidency and the Nixon administration's policies.
November 1968:
11. Vietnam War: The U.S. and North Vietnam began peace talks in Paris, aiming to negotiate an end to the war.
December 1968:
12. Apollo 8 Mission: NASA's Apollo 8 mission became the first manned spacecraft to orbit the Moon, a significant milestone in the space race.
These events in 1968 were pivotal in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the following two decades. The Vietnam War continued, the Cold War persisted, and social and political movements around the world played a crucial role in shaping global events. The era was marked by changes in leadership, technological advancements, and significant shifts in international relations.
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