Two years before he covered George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign trail for Rolling Stone, Hunter S. Thompson ran for office himself as a candidate for sheriff in Pitkin County, Colorado. His work for the magazine, including 1971’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, solidified Thompson’s brand of Gonzo journalism that became his trademark. It’s largely overshadowed his influential campaign. Until now.
The new documentary Freak Power: The Ballot or the Bomb (available to stream on Amazon and iTunes) tells the story of Thompson’s run for sheriff, using...
The new documentary Freak Power: The Ballot or the Bomb (available to stream on Amazon and iTunes) tells the story of Thompson’s run for sheriff, using...
- 10/23/2020
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Writer Hunter S Thompson, the king of gonzo journalism, was not a skier, so why did he choose to live in Aspen?
Hunter S Thompson went skiing only once, even though he spent almost four decades living up the road from some of the most highly rated ski terrain on the planet. Tim Mooney, his old friend, grins as he recounts the day. "Most of his friends skied, so they decided to take him to the top of Aspen mountain and push him off. He made three 40mph crashes and never went back. He wouldn't have wanted it any other way – none of this 'go to Buttermilk [a beginners' resort nearby] and learn' nonsense."
This was, after all, the man who once said: "At the top of the mountain, we are all snow leopards."
It's almost six years since the king of gonzo journalism took his own life at Owl Farm, his ranch at Woody Creek,...
Hunter S Thompson went skiing only once, even though he spent almost four decades living up the road from some of the most highly rated ski terrain on the planet. Tim Mooney, his old friend, grins as he recounts the day. "Most of his friends skied, so they decided to take him to the top of Aspen mountain and push him off. He made three 40mph crashes and never went back. He wouldn't have wanted it any other way – none of this 'go to Buttermilk [a beginners' resort nearby] and learn' nonsense."
This was, after all, the man who once said: "At the top of the mountain, we are all snow leopards."
It's almost six years since the king of gonzo journalism took his own life at Owl Farm, his ranch at Woody Creek,...
- 10/22/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
Charlie Sheen is going to have a hard time nabbing the plea deal he thought he was getting, because we've learned the sheriff ain't budging ... and Charlie could end up working at a dump. Sources at the Pitkin County Sheriff's Department tell TMZ .. Sheriff Bob Braudis still insists he never signed off or gave permission to give Charlie work release. We're told the Sheriff is pissed at a local reporter who wrote that Braudis confirmed...
- 6/12/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Sheriff Won't Budge in Charlie Sheen Plea
Charlie Sheen is going to have a hard time nabbing the plea deal he thought he was getting, because we've learned the sheriff ain't budging ... and Charlie could end up working at a dump.
Sources at the Pitkin County Sheriff's Department tell TMZ .. Sheriff Bob Braudis still insists he never signed off or gave permission to give Charlie work release. We're told the Sheriff is pissed at a local reporter who wrote that Braudis confirmed that Charlie would be able to smoke during work release. Sheriff Bob says he was misquoted.
The Sheriff, we're told, is letting the Jail Administrative Officer, Beverly Campbell, run the show. Sources say Bev is clear -- Charlie is not eligible for work release.
If he serves time, the only way he can get out during the day is under the Useful Public Service program (Ups). The way...
Charlie Sheen is going to have a hard time nabbing the plea deal he thought he was getting, because we've learned the sheriff ain't budging ... and Charlie could end up working at a dump.
Sources at the Pitkin County Sheriff's Department tell TMZ .. Sheriff Bob Braudis still insists he never signed off or gave permission to give Charlie work release. We're told the Sheriff is pissed at a local reporter who wrote that Braudis confirmed that Charlie would be able to smoke during work release. Sheriff Bob says he was misquoted.
The Sheriff, we're told, is letting the Jail Administrative Officer, Beverly Campbell, run the show. Sources say Bev is clear -- Charlie is not eligible for work release.
If he serves time, the only way he can get out during the day is under the Useful Public Service program (Ups). The way...
- 6/12/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Charlie Sheen May Be Screwed in Plea Deal
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the Pitkin County Sheriff will not go along with the plea deal that was supposed to be approved yesterday -- and Charlie Sheen's lawyer says it just ain't right.
TMZ broke the story ... the plea deal went south yesterday because Beverly Campbell, the Jail Administrative Officer, was adamantly opposed to giving Charlie work release. Campbell felt Charlie was only eligible for "Useful Public Service" -- Ups. Under Ups, Charlie would not be allowed to smoke or eat outside the jail, and his hours of freedom would be more limited than work release.
Sheriff Bob Braudis refused yesterday to order his underling to approve work release for Charlie, even though multiple sources tell TMZ Braudis had already given thumbs up to a signed plea deal between the prosecutor and Charlie -- a plea deal that specifically approves work release.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the Pitkin County Sheriff will not go along with the plea deal that was supposed to be approved yesterday -- and Charlie Sheen's lawyer says it just ain't right.
TMZ broke the story ... the plea deal went south yesterday because Beverly Campbell, the Jail Administrative Officer, was adamantly opposed to giving Charlie work release. Campbell felt Charlie was only eligible for "Useful Public Service" -- Ups. Under Ups, Charlie would not be allowed to smoke or eat outside the jail, and his hours of freedom would be more limited than work release.
Sheriff Bob Braudis refused yesterday to order his underling to approve work release for Charlie, even though multiple sources tell TMZ Braudis had already given thumbs up to a signed plea deal between the prosecutor and Charlie -- a plea deal that specifically approves work release.
- 6/9/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the Pitkin County Sheriff will not go along with the plea deal that was supposed to be approved yesterday -- and Charlie Sheen 's lawyer says it just ain't right. TMZ broke the story ... the plea deal went south yesterday because Beverly Campbell , the Jail Administrative Officer, was adamantly opposed to giving Charlie work release. Campbell felt Charlie was only eligible for " Useful Public Service " -- Ups. Under Ups, Charlie...
- 6/8/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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