Rolling Thunder (John Pope) 1917 ö 1997
Denise: Rolling thunder was born of the Paint Clan of the Cherokees, the clan of the medicine people. He was an activist for Indian rights, and a powerful healer who helped thousands of people during his 80 years. During the 60s and 70s he began to shift focus from Indian land issues to traveling among non-natives to teach the Indian ways of respecting and honoring the earth and all living things. It was during this time that the Grateful Dead sought him out, much like the Beatles had sought out their Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The Dead introduced their friend Bob Dylan to Rolling Thunder. Jerry Garcia produced the album Uncle John's Band, a tribute to Rolling Thunder. Bob Dylan led the Rolling Thunder Review. For more information about this mystical healer, there are 2 books available: Rolling Thunder by Doug Boyd Rolling Thunder Speaks by Rolling Thunder
