the only gonzo i could think of was the muppet character Gonzo.. but he is post 1970-- but the gonzo character was pretty gonzo as i recall

and Prof-- Professor, School of Education, Indiana University have you too, been lurking here? reading and contemplating with out commenting for months?

or have you just gone gonzo?

about 18 months ago, we did a thread (tsuwm started it.. as i recall) on favorite new words.. somehow gonzo didn't make the list... but it should have.. it rolls around the tongue and lips quite nicely.. and is better than bonzi!