Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) – was an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) – was an American journalist and author. As a writer he is remembered most for his flamboyant and humorous style. He enjoyed employing action verbs to comically spin outlandish tales that were completely unbelievable, yet provided a unique viewpoint to accurately describe the underlying reality at hand. Thompson almost always wrote in first person narrative, and his stories became so colorfully contrived that they easily slipped into the realm of fiction; however, the basic framework of the story he told was very often true.
Thompson’s writing style and 'Gonzo Journalism' has been widely imitated; his influence on American Writers of the latter half of the 20th century is undeniable.
In his writing, he cultivated the persona of a dangerously absurd, drug-crazed journalist bent on comic self-destruction. While his fictional persona largely mirrored his actual life, Thompson noted that he sometimes felt obligated to live up to the fictional self that he had created.
Thompson’s writing style and 'Gonzo Journalism' has been widely imitated; his influence on American Writers of the latter half of the 20th century is undeniable.
In his writing, he cultivated the persona of a dangerously absurd, drug-crazed journalist bent on comic self-destruction. While his fictional persona largely mirrored his actual life, Thompson noted that he sometimes felt obligated to live up to the fictional self that he had created.
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Hunter S. Thompson Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Hunter S. Thompson:
Intro You've arrived at your destination Saturn (L-L-LV) I just bo…
Letter to William S. Burroughs & Ode To Jack (Alright, any level? OK. Let's read this) Let us hope tha…
outro What happened to taking care of me You just couldn't see…
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@msjsq1966
This whole series is freaking amazing. Thank you!!!!!
@robbie5984
Hunter has been one of my childhood heroes since I was 11 or so. True genius.
@lazlo5971
What a treat to come across while browsing YouTube. Awesome documentary about my favorite time to be alive and for a HST fan
@TraitofSiNN727
Nothing was better than the pen and paper when Hunter S. Thompson was around. He felt the action and how it dances plus the seen the dirty and gritty of politics. RIP Col.Hunter S. Thompson founder of Gonzo journalism.
@lindachestnut9461
I love love love this video It takes me back to my childhood Remember when music touched your soul Dam what a time to be young and alive It’s something we’ll never see or feel again Stay blessed And Thank you 🙏 for giving us your heart and soul
@stevewellman3154
As a 22 year old kid in 1972 after having voted for the first time and everything I voted for …. FAILED!!!! …. I am left now, after watching this documentary, with a nasty, massive, hangover feeling that it’s a hundred times WORSE! NOW! In 2022 than it’s ever been!!!!!!!
@LollieVox
You’re so right! Democracy is something we need to convince people about….again & again?
@margaretpeabody243
"The Rum Diaries", with Johnny Depp as Hunter s Thompson, is a great tribute to the man and it's a free movie out there.
@billjones8503
O yeah. Much better than the terrible Fear & Loathing I hope.
@rickyblair8802
Great show, but I watched to see Nixon meet Thompson.