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Monterey Pop Festival (June 16–18, 1967)

Monterey Pop Festival (June 16–18, 1967)

  1. Derek Taylor announces the new festival

    Labels: Derek Taylor
  2. Organizers assemble to plan a charity event

    Labels: John Phillips, Lou Adler
  3. Paul McCartney advocates booking Jimi Hendrix

    Labels: Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix
  4. Festival opens at Monterey County Fairgrounds

    Labels: Monterey Fairgrounds
  5. Janis Joplin breaks through with Big Brother

    Labels: Janis Joplin, Big Brother
  6. Otis Redding wins over a new audience

    Labels: Otis Redding, Booker T
  7. Ravi Shankar’s afternoon set draws wide attention

    Labels: Ravi Shankar
  8. Jimi Hendrix’s U.S. breakthrough closes the weekend

    Labels: Jimi Hendrix
  9. Live recordings spread Monterey’s influence

    Labels: Live recordings
  10. Pennebaker’s film "Monterey Pop" releases

    Labels: D A, Monterey Pop
  11. The festival’s foundation continues long-term giving

    Labels: Monterey Foundation