In 1968, Al Krockey was eighteen years old—coming of age in the most culturally explosive
era in American history.
 

But the road to that moment began years earlier in Skokie, Illinois, where a block of co-op
apartments and split-level houses felt like an entire universe.

From hustling a buck—hawking souvenirs outside Wrigley Field, working odd jobs, and dealing a little weed—to chasing the music that defined a generation, Krockey lived fast and wide open.

Nights at Chicago’s legendary Kinetic Playground, cross-country trips to wild pop festivals, and encounters with unforgettable characters turned 1968 into a year of freedom, risk, and discovery.

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     Publication Date: October 9, 2025

     ISBN (Paperback): 979-8-218-78282-5

     Trim Size: 6" x 9"

     Page Count: 282 pages

     Price (Paperback): $19.99

     ISBN (Kindle/EPUB): 979-8-9930430-0-5

     Price (Kindle): $9.99

     Price (EPUB): $9.99

     ISBN (Audiobook): 979-8-9930430-1-2

     Price (Audiobook): $9.99

     Features: Includes over three dozen historic photos