Monterey Pop Festival (June 16–18, 1967)

1. Derek Taylor announces the new festival

   Mar 25, 1967Labels: Derek Taylor

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2. Organizers assemble to plan a charity event

   Apr 1, 1967Labels: John Phillips, Lou Adler

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3. Board of governors forms with music stars

   Apr 1, 1967Labels: Board of

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4. Paul McCartney advocates booking Jimi Hendrix

   Apr 10, 1967Labels: Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix

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5. Festival opens at Monterey County Fairgrounds

   Jun 16, 1967Labels: Monterey Fairgrounds

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6. Janis Joplin breaks through with Big Brother

   Jun 17, 1967Labels: Janis Joplin, Big Brother

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7. Otis Redding wins over a new audience

   Jun 17, 1967Labels: Otis Redding, Booker T

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8. Ravi Shankar’s afternoon set draws wide attention

   Jun 18, 1967Labels: Ravi Shankar

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9. The Who make a striking U.S. impact

   Jun 18, 1967Labels: The Who

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10. Jimi Hendrix’s U.S. breakthrough closes the weekend

    Jun 18, 1967Labels: Jimi Hendrix

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11. Live recordings spread Monterey’s influence

    Nov 1, 1967Labels: Live recordings

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12. Pennebaker’s film "Monterey Pop" releases

    Jan 1, 1968Labels: D A, Monterey Pop

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13. The festival’s foundation continues long-term giving

    Jan 1, 1969Labels: Monterey Foundation

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