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His unapologetic approach to storytelling revolutionized the field and inspired countless writers to embrace their own subjective perspectives. Despite his untimely death, Thompson's legacy lives on through the symbol of the peyote mushroom, now synonymous with Gonzo work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience Hunter S Thompson's unique perspective through his books and immerse yourself in the wild ride that is Gonzo journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-kentucky-derby-is-decadent-and-depraved","title":"The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the first time ever released on vinyl, this brilliant 2012 LP features an all-star cast of musicians and actors lead by Tim Robbins, Dr. John, Bill Frisell, Ralph Steadman, Annie Ross, John Joyce III and Will Forte. Hunter S. Thompson's classic Gonzo reportage on the 1970 Kentucky Derby is summoned brilliantly to life through spoken word and musical composition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConceived by executive producer Michael Minzer for his Paris Records label, the project was produced by Hal Willner, who brought Bill Frisell in as composer\/arranger\/conductor. Bill then assembled a stellar group of musicians including Curtis Fowlkes (trombone), Ron Miles (trumpet), Eyvind Kang (viola), Doug Weiselman (woodwinds), Jenny Scheinman (violin), Hank Roberts (cello) and Kenny Wolleson (drums, percussion). 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Determined to discover the truth behind the terrifying reputation of these marauding biker gangs, Thompson spent a year on the road with the Angels, documenting his hair-raising experiences with Charger Charley, Big Frank, Little Jesus and the Gimp. \u003ci\u003eHell's Angels \u003c\/i\u003eis the hair-raising result: a free-wheeling, impressionistic counter-culture classic that made Hunter S. Thompson's name as the wild man of American writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHunter S. Thompson (1937 - 2005) began writing as a sports columnist in Florida. He has worked on newspapers and magazines, becoming South American correspondent for the \u003ci\u003eNational Observer\u003c\/i\u003e. 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