A perfect haze The illustrated history of the Monterey International Pop Festival

Harvey Kubernik, 1951-

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Published
Solana Beach, CA : Santa Monica Press c2011.
Language
English
Main Author
Harvey Kubernik, 1951- (-)
Other Authors
Kenneth Kubernik (-)
Physical Description
255 p. : ill
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781595800602
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Review by Booklist Review

Two years before Woodstock, there was the Monterey International Pop Festival, staged by John Phillips and, to varying degrees, record producer Lou Adler, Paul McCartney, Beatle apparatchik Derek Taylor, and a dazzling array of rock-music luminaries. Their goal was public recognition that what had been pop music was now a . . . serious art form, as Taylor put it. This official history of this glorious festival is a vivid, colorfully illustrated chronicle of the event, arriving in time to celebrate the fest's forty-fifth anniversary next year. Monterey is often remembered for Janis Joplin's, Jimi Hendrix' and Otis Redding's breakout appearances and the Who's long-anticipated breakthrough vis-a-vis the U.S. market, but the lineup of performers was incredibly diverse. Mainstream acts the Association and Johnny Rivers also appeared as did San Francisco bands like the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, and world-music forerunners Hugh Masekela and Ravi Shankar. Thoughtfully, the authors also include a roster of bands from the Summer of Love who didn't play for various reasons, some of which are a real hoot. Well written and comprehensive, this is a rock-history coffee-table book for the ages!--Tribby, Mike Copyright 2010 Booklist

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Before Woodstock, thousands of hippies descended on Monterey for the first ever International Pop Festival. At the height of the 1967 summer of love, many were unaware of the part they were about to play in the forthcoming "cultural explosion." Decorated producer Lou Adler cheerfully recalls the conception of the groundbreaking event, which gathered artists who represented the festival's harmonious principles. The authors provide sumptuous documentation through telegrams, contracts, newspaper clippings, line-up posters, and other rare paraphernalia. The work of celebrated photographers captures the atmosphere of this terrific spectacle: the rawness of Janis Joplin; the audacity of (then relatively unknown) Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar alight; the showmanship of The Who; and the "cultivated relaxation" enjoyed by the crowd spacing out to The Grateful Dead and Ravi Shankar before being blown away by Otis Redding. The Kuberniks's combined knowledge and passion make for a thoroughly entertaining retrospective. As David Crosby says: "What happened at Monterey was the flowering of an entirely different set of values." Festival organizer Michelle Phillips closes proceedings with reflections on this genuine happening, and the dawn of a far out philosophy that keeps on giving. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.


Review by Library Journal Review

Although Woodstock looms larger in our national consciousness, the Monterey International Pop Festival (MIPF) of 1967 has a strong claim to the title of the first successful large-scale rock festival. With this book, endorsed by the MIPF Foundation as the first official history of the festival, brothers Harvey (Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon) and Kenneth Kubernik (former editor, Music Connection) present a clear and concise picture of a tumultuous time. Interviews with planners, managers, artists, and reporters trace a path from the idea's genesis through three days of unforgettable performances and the shooting of an acclaimed documentary film (D.A. Pennebaker's 1968 Monterey Pop). Scores of never-before-seen photographs and festival ephemera, along with contemporary articles and broadcast transcripts, make for a totally immersive experience. The book includes a foreword from festival producer Lou Adler and an afterword by Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas. VERDICT Well organized, beautifully laid out, and packed with insightful commentary, this work will find its way to the shelves of flower children of all ages. Strongly recommended for anyone with an interest in the music and culture of late 1960s America.-Neil Derksen, Gwinnett Cty. P.L., Lawrenceville, GA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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