Tuli Kupferberg

Along with Ed Sanders, Tuli Kupferberg was the mainstay of The Fugs, the 1960s group that did much to introduce political and sexual commentary into rock music. Generally speaking, Kupferberg was the more theatrical and poetic-minded of the pair, while Sanders was the more musical. Sanders was more capable of writing conventional (musically speaking) songs, but Kupferberg did contribute some of their better, and funnier, early tunes, such as "Supergirl," "Nothing," "CIA Man," "Kill for Peace," and "Morning Morning." Kupferberg was a real anomaly, even on the '60s underground rock scene; already in his early 40s when The Fugs began recording, he was (along with Spirit's Ed Cassidy) the oldest well-known rock performer of his time, with roots stretching back to the beat poetry era. He couldn't sing in a conventionally tuneful manner, but drew upon his experience of poetry reading, humor, and natural chutzpah to make his delivery effective.

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