Early 70's were a real trip.
I loved Alice Cooper's "Killer" album.
Alice Cooper, David Bowie, Lou Reed, David Bromberg, JJ Cale, Earl Scruggs Review, Taj Mahal, The Band, Hot Tuna, Grateful Dead, Tom Waits, Mississippi John Hurt, Memphis Slim, Good Rats, New Riders, Commander Cody....
too many to name them all.
You are right about Manson, he will be in a padded room one day.