Monterey

Monterey


  • The First Rolling Stone Cover: How a Forgotten Lennon Photo Built a Media Empire

    On November 9, 1967, Rolling Stone magazine arrived in the world not with a bang, but with a slightly confused-looking John Lennon in a netted helmet. Dressed as Private Gripweed from the absurdist war film How I Won the War, Lennon graced the cover of what would become the most influential music publication in historyโ€”though…

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  • Janis Joplinโ€™s Last Roar

    There are two types of people in this world: those who worship at the altar of Janis Joplin and those who, frankly, need better taste in music. By the summer of 1970, Joplin was already more than a singerโ€”she was a force of nature, a Texas-born tempest wrapped in feathers, fringe, and enough raw emotion…

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  • Guitar Flames and Fame: Jimi Hendrixโ€™s Explosive Monterey Debut

    On June 18, 1967, the Monterey Pop Festival bore witness to a performance that would become legendary in the annals of rock history. Jimi Hendrix, a relatively unknown guitarist at the time, took the stage and delivered a performance that catapulted him into superstardom and forever changed the landscape of rock music. This electrifying set,…

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  • Hendrix’s Guitar Inferno at Monterey

    The stage, lit only by spotlights and the soft glow of amplifiers, became his canvas. From the opening riffs, the audience was entranced. Each note, each chord was not just heard but felt

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  • Rock Chronicles, Part 2 โ€” The adventures of Delaney & Bonnie

    Delaney & Bonnieโ€™s fallout with Stax over their debut LP โ€œHomeโ€ triggered a musical detour to L.A., where they recorded the fiery โ€œAccept No Substituteโ€ for Elektraโ€”an album so compelling, it captivated George Harrison himself.

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