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

We are sad to report the passing of David Sanborn, who played with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band at the Monterey Pop Festival. hollywoodreporter.com/news/m… #montereypop #montereypopfestival1967

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

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. bit.ly/3881bdW #bobneuwirth #mipf #montereypop

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

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: bit.ly/3gEBX72 #bluescentric #mipf #montereypop

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.

We are heartbroken by the passing of D.A Pennebaker, the revolutionary documentarian who filmed the 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival. #Pennebaker #MIPF #MontereyPop indiewire.com/2019/08/da-pen…

Monterey Pop Festival organizer Lou Adler selected to be a Trustees Award honoree at the 2019 Grammy Awards. bit.ly/2GzLcqq #LouAdler #MIPF #Grammys

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. bit.ly/2SLJ9Rc #MIPF #MontereyPop

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 rol.st/2DDHavz #MIPF #MontereyPop #JeffersonAirplane #MartyBalin #RIP

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… instagram.com/p/BkffkZIgxfs/…

Janis Joplin backstage at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 #janisjoplin #montereypopfestival… instagram.com/p/Bhza2G0ABww/

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. nyti.ms/2GsXkFD #HughMasekelamemorial #MontereyPop #HughMasekela #MIPF

“By the 1960s, there had to be an upswinging social movement because people were so fed up. It was as if someone had opened the door and let the sun in.” - Bruce Fleming #JimiHendrix on stage at Monterey Pop Photo: Monterey Herald