George Harrison and Bob Dylan, playing tennis on the Isle of Wight in 1969.

To Harrison, Dylan was both a friend and hero. “George used to hang over the balcony videoing Bob while Bob wasn’t aware of it”, said [Tom] Petty. “Bob would be sitting at the piano, playing, and George would tape it and listen to it all night.”

(Rolling Stone magazine, September 2011)

Toledo Blade Article 1969

Talented Toledoan Boy’s Room Offers Trip Into Psychedelic World By Tom Taylor Sunday July 20, 1969 The world of the psychedelic occupies a special place in Brook’s Welkers room in his home. Brooks 16, has turned the walls of his room into a psychedelic showplace with his own bright fluorescent paintings. The designs cover one wall and a small portions of two others. Although wild, they exhibit great detail and care.

“Fluorescent Painting Gives Wall a Pulsating Appearance” Brooks Welker starts another, With Beatles and Toulouse Lautrec in background.