A Beat Groupie followed the Grateful Dead and other bands during the 1960s, experiencing the counterculture lifestyle of that era. She immersed herself in the music scene and formed relationships with many of the musicians. Through her travels and experiences with the bands, she witnessed the drug and sexual exploration that often accompanied their performances and the communities of fans that surrounded the groups.

1. A Beat Groupie

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