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In June 1967, The Monterey Pop Festival catapulted the West Coast scene onto the world stage and gave everyone the sudden realization that this movement was not exclusive to New York, London and San Francisco, but was an undeniable worldwide phenomenon. More than 35 years after one of the 60s’ most beloved events, a cache of photos from Elaine Mayes, most of them never seen before, have been published by
Britannia Press in “It Happened In Monterey.”
An absolute treasure trove of salivatingly delicious photos, this will prove to be the fix for any rock and roll junkie who has grown tired of the same images. Crisp, clear shots of the performers in action make this an unparalleled documentation of one of the era’s most important music festivals. Various vantage points and subjects serve up an amazing feast for the eyes as you visit the backstage area for unguarded views of the artists while ventures into the audience show folks like Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin and Andrew Loog Oldham enjoying the show. Shots taken from the fairgrounds capture the spirit and innocence of the event as assorted children-of-the flower are seen blowing bubbles and picnicking while artists hawk their psychedelic art and tie-dyed
hippie-ware. This 192-page artifact is rounded out with commentary from the musicians who performed and the planners who put it together, providing a complete and pleasant trip.
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