Tuli Kupferberg was more than a poet; he was a living theatrical event. As co-founder of The Fugs alongside Ed Sanders in the East Village, Tuli represented the pure, unadulterated heart of the counter-culture.

Observing Tuli in performance during the Fugs revival concerts in New York was a masterclass in political satire and dadaist comedy. His physical stance, the craggy grain of his voice, and the absolute lack of self-consciousness made him an unforgettable presence.

“We were not trying to build a career,” Tuli once remarked. “We were trying to build a new world.”

His poetry took the mundane scraps of newspaper advertisements, government reports, and slang, translating them into rhythmic, satirical anthems. In our drawings and recordings, we capture the raw energy of these shows, documenting the sweat, the laughter, and the intense conviction of the Fugs revival. Tuli stood at the intersection of Greenwich Village folk, Beat literature, and the emerging rock rebellion, proving that song could be an engine of social critique.