Michael Brewer, Whose One Toke' Was a Big Hit, Is Dead at 80

Michael Brewer of Brewer & Shipley, known for their 1970 hit 'One Toke Over the Line,' passed away at 80, leaving a legacy of socially conscious music.

While Brewer & Shipley are often seen as a one-hit wonder, they actually had other charting singles like 'Tarkio Road' and 'Shake Off the Demon.'

Brewer reflects how 'One Toke Over the Line' was created for fun, stating, 'We wrote it literally entertaining ourselves and to make our friends laugh.'

The duo's music often addressed social issues, and their signature tune became a defining moment in pop culture during the hippie era.

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