Monterey Pop Fest

The official Twitter for the Monterey International Pop Festival (1967): Music, Love & Flowers. #MontereyPop

[Monterey Pop Fest @MIPFofficial]

In memoriam of Bob Weir - a spirit who helped redefine what American music could be. From the stage at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 to a lifetime of fearless exploration, his songs taught us how to wander, listen, and love a little deeper. #bobweir #mipf

[Monterey Pop Fest @MIPFofficial]

We are sad to report the passing of David Sanborn, who played with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band at the Monterey Pop Festival. https://t.co/JnSjpvPksH #montereypop #montereypopfestival1967

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Singer-songwriter-guitarist David Crosby has died at the age of 81. He performed at the Monterey Pop Festival with The Byrds as well as with The Buffalo Springfield (filling in for Neil Young). He was a rock icon and a staple of the 60s music scene. #davidcrosby #mipf

[David Crosby @thedavidcrosby]

I heard the place is overrated….cloudy

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We are sad to report that Bob Neuwirth, who served as the stage manager for the Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967, has passed away at age 82. https://t.co/xLMeldxhCP #bobneuwirth #mipf #montereypop

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With deep sadness, we report the death of Vic Briggs, guitarist for The Animals. He said of Monterey Pop Festival, “It was an event that was unparalleled in my experience because of the gentle energy and the amazing music.” He passed away on June 30, 2021. #vicbriggs #mipf

[Monterey Pop Fest @MIPFofficial]

To celebrate the 54th anniversary of the Monterey International Pop Festival, @bluescentric is selling a new line of MIPF TShirts and merchandise. Check it out here: https://t.co/6tVNL1hMV4 #bluescentric #mipf #montereypop

[City of Monterey @CityofMonterey]

49 years ago #OnThisDay, we lost one of the most talented musicians of all time. #JimiHendrix's career was launched in #Monterey when he performed at the 1967 #MontereyPopFestival. We interviewed residents who witnessed this iconic performance: https://t.co/JcKDDnz8ow

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A trio of festival guys: Gregg Perloff, (Outside Lands) Paul Tollett, (Coachella) Lou Adler (Monterey Pop) at the "Harvest Moon; A Gathering," to benefit The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School, Saturday, September 14, 2019.

[Monterey Pop Fest @MIPFofficial]

We are heartbroken by the passing of D.A Pennebaker, the revolutionary documentarian who filmed the 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival. #Pennebaker #MIPF #MontereyPop
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[City of Monterey @CityofMonterey]

#TBT #JerryGarcia performs with #GratefulDead in #Monterey in 1967. Garcia was born #OTD 77 years ago and was part of an iconic lineup at the #MontereyPopFestival. On the festival's 50th anniversary, we interviewed residents who attended: https://t.co/QxauCHtEMx 📸: Elaine Mayes

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Monterey Pop Festival organizer Lou Adler selected to be a Trustees Award honoree at the 2019 Grammy Awards. https://t.co/mOncZtyphG #LouAdler #MIPF #Grammys

[Monterey Pop Fest @MIPFofficial]

The Library of Congress announced the new additions to the National Film Registry. @DAPennebaker's seminal 1968 film “Monterey Pop,” joins the prestigious list and this will help ensure that the film will be preserved for all time. https://t.co/3A3d0zkx56 #MIPF #MontereyPop

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Marty Balin, co-founder of Jefferson Airplane, died yesterday (9/27) at age 76. Seen here performing at the festival on Saturday night June 17 1967 https://t.co/xB2wPDJIAz #MIPF #MontereyPop #JeffersonAirplane #MartyBalin #RIP

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Quicksilver Messenger Service are a band out of San Francisco and toured regularly with Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, and Big Brother and Holding Co. Seen here performing at the… https://t.co/LqIOuOtujx

[Monterey Pop Fest @MIPFofficial]

Janis Joplin backstage at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 #janisjoplin #montereypopfestival… https://t.co/S6xGt1Xm06

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@TheAssociation1 , the first band to hit the stage at @MIPFofficial in 1967, hits the stage again. https://t.co/v9zSKsGXyG

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RIP Hugh Masekela, the father of South African jazz and performer at the Monterey Pop Festival. He passed away on Jan 23 in Johannesburg at age 78. His memorial service took place yesterday. https://t.co/OSDVC83Sf5 #HughMasekelamemorial #MontereyPop #HughMasekela #MIPF

[City of Monterey @CityofMonterey]

#FunFactFriday #FBF #DidYouKnow that @JanisJoplin launched her career in #Monterey? Today would have been her 75th birthday. Watch "one of the great concert performances of all time" at @montereyfair: https://t.co/INJowk3PRA via @OpenCulture #OnThisDay #HappyBirthday