Zebra Quote by Ed McClanahan
““As far as my part in it is concerned, it began one night in the fall of 1956 in Lexington, Kentucky, when I walked into the Zebra Bar--a musty, murky coal-hole of a place across Short Street from the Drake Hotel (IF YOU DUCK THE DRAKE YOUR A GOOSE!! read the peeling roadside billboard out on the edge of town)--walked in under a marquee that did, sure enough, declare the presence inside of one 'Little Enis,' and came upon this amazing little stud stomping around atop the bar, flailing away at one of those enormous old electric guitars that looked like an Oldsmobile in drag--left-handed!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Good Time by Ed McClanahan, 1970
A vivid, almost surreal scene captures youthful rebellion and the raw energy of a musical performance.
In simple terms: A wild night with a unique left‑handed guitarist.
Key Takeaway
Embrace spontaneity and creative expression.
Themes
youth
music
rebellion
Mood
energetic
nostalgic
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- college parties
- jam sessions
- street performances
Key Concepts
counterculture
performance art
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music shape your sense of freedom?
- What does the left‑handed guitar symbolize?
A Different Perspective
The scene may romanticize chaos, overlooking consequences.
