Collection: Quicksilver Messenger Service

Quicksilver Messenger Service is an American psychedelic rock band formed in San Francisco in 1965, and they quickly became one of the defining acts of the 1960s counterculture movement. Known for their improvisational style, intricate guitar work, and extended jam sessions, the band was a key player in the West Coast psychedelic scene alongside contemporaries like Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. Their early albums, including Quicksilver Messenger Service (1968) and Happy Trails (1969), feature a blend of acid rock, blues, and folk influences. With standout tracks like “Who Do You Love?” and “Mona,” the band’s music captured the free-spirited ethos of the era. Though lineup changes and evolving musical trends eventually led to their decline in mainstream popularity, Quicksilver Messenger Service’s legacy endures as one of the iconic bands of the late 1960s San Francisco sound.