Alton Kelley was one of the world's truly sweet guys. He was a perfect reference point to the Haight-Ashbury, not merely because he had a good time there - "Hey, I was at the party," he once said - but because he used that freedom to make terrific art. He moved us all, in more ways than you might even know. (Go look at the back cover of "American Beauty" - that's his bedside table.)
He died after a painful - and expensive - illness. If you can help out in any way, you'd be creating a blessing for yourself, as well as his family.
Send some $ to Margaret Trousdale, Washington Mutual Bank, 101 Western Ave., Petaluma CA 94952. Tel 707-763-4148. An account has been set up in the name of Marguerite Trousdale (account #3952762942) for wires (routing #322271627).
