# Ed Sanders, counterculture trickster who tried to levitate the Pentagon, profiled

The Guardian profiles Ed Sanders, the poet, musician, and activist associated with the US counterculture and the 1967 attempt to levitate the Pentagon. The piece revisits his unusual career and why his blend of art and protest remains a notable part of that era.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/19/ed-sanders-interview-the-fugs-film-counterculture) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 GMT