The Monterey International Pop Music Festival was a three-day concert event held June 16 to June 18, 1967, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey. The festival is remembered for the first major American appearances by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Who and Ravi Shankar, the first large-scale public performance of Janis Joplin and the introduction of Otis Redding.
Hendrix’ use of extremely high volumes, the feedback this produced, and the combination of the two along with his dive-bombing use of the vibrato bar on his guitar, produced sounds that, with the exception of the British in attendance, none of the audience had ever heard before. This, along with his look, his clothing, and his erotic antics onstage, had an enormous impact on the audience. To take things further, aware of The Who’s planned explosive finale, he asked around for a can of lighter fluid, which he placed behind one of his amplifier stacks before beginning his set. He ended his Monterey performance with an unpredictable version of “Wild Thing”, which he capped by kneeling over his guitar, pouring lighter fluid over it, setting it on fire, and then smashing it onto the stage seven times before throwing its remains into the audience.
Jill Gibson was an experienced photojournalist by 1967. She had a musical background filling in for Michelle Phillips on the Mamas and The Papas second album and was dating Monterey Pop Festival producer, Lou Adler, at the time. Jill was the official photographer for The Monterey Pop Festival. These are her images, many which have never been released prior to now.
Janis Joplin commanding almost 10,000 fans on stageJimi Hendrix in the midst of one of his greatest ever performancesThis performance put Hendrix on the map in the USPhotographer Jill Gibson said Hendrix’s show was “unique”The Who’s Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend and Keith Moon destroying their instruments after their setRolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones, dressed in an elaborate flower power suit, taking in the actsThe festival took place over the course of three days in June 1967Jill snapped this picture of the store at the festivalHippies pictured soaking up the Monterey sunshineThe event, which sparked the start of the Summer Of Love, attracted some younger visitorsPolice gathered outside the entrance to the festivalThe ticket office was a modest, shed-like buildingJimi Hendrix with John Entwistle, Monterey, CA 1967The performers’ lounge backstage, Monterey, CA 1967Two unidentified girls backstageBruce Barthol & Barry “The Fish” MeltonCountry Joe McDonald sings to the cameraBarry “The Fish” Melton strums up a storm, Monterey, CA 1967David Bennett CohenCountry Joe and the Fish playUnidentified boy hangs out backstage at the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967.Peter Tork receives a gift of a “Sticky Wicket” candle at the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967.Peter Tork clowns around with his candle.Peter Tork shows off his candle to his friends.Someone tries to steal the candle from Peter TorkJanis Joplin belts out a song for the crowd at the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967.Janis Joplin encourages the crowd to clapMichelle Phillips of the “Mommas and the Poppas”Michelle Phillips, Mama Cass Elliot and John Phillips at the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967.Michelle Phillips & Mama Cass ElliotPigpen, of the Grateful Dead, performed at night.Mich Mitchell from the Jimi Hendrix ExperienceJimi Hendrix with “The Jimi Hendrix Experience”Jimi Hendrix plays with his back to the audienceJimi HendrixCountry Joe & The Fish at the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967.Memorable Who Concert, Monterey Pop, CA, June, 1967Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967.Pete Townshend of The Who performs on stage at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18 1967 in Monterey, California.Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel performs on stage at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 16 1967 in Monterey, California.Brian Jones at the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967
Christmas mornings in the 1960s and 1970s were often filled with a mix of anticipation, tradition, and joy. Families would wake up early, the excitement palpable as children rushed to the tree to see what Santa Claus had left for them. The living room, often decorated with tinsel, colorful lights, and handmade ornaments, was the heart of the celebration. Parents, still in their pajamas and nursing their first cups of coffee, watched with warm smiles as their children tore open brightly wrapped packages.
In many households, the day began with the sounds of Christmas carols playing on the record player or the radio, creating a festive atmosphere. The scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls or holiday cookies wafted from the kitchen, where mothers and grandmothers prepared the day’s feast. While children played with their new toys—ranging from Etch A Sketches and G.I. Joes in the 1960s to Atari consoles and Star Wars action figures in the 1970s—adults reminisced about Christmases past and shared laughter over family stories.
Christmas morning was also a time for religious reflection for many families. Attending a morning church service was a common tradition, where communities gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. After the service, families returned home to continue their festivities, often visiting with extended family members and neighbors. The day was marked by a sense of togetherness, with people cherishing the simple pleasures of being with loved ones.
Technology in the 1960s and 1970s was far simpler than today, but it played its role in the holiday celebrations. Polaroid cameras were popular, capturing instant memories of the joyous morning. Television specials, like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” were family favorites, bringing everyone together in front of the screen. These shows added to the magic of the season and became an integral part of the Christmas experience.
Overall, Christmas mornings in the 1960s and 1970s were a blend of excitement, tradition, and community. The holiday spirit was tangible, and the focus was on creating lasting memories with family and friends. It was a time of joy and togetherness, where the simple pleasures of life were celebrated and cherished.
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Milan is a city in northern Italy, capital of Lombardy, and the second-most populous city proper in Italy after Rome. The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million, while its metropolitan city has 3.26 million inhabitants. Its continuously built-up urban area, that stretches well beyond the boundaries of the administrative metropolitan city and into Switzerland, is the fourth largest in the EU with 5.27 million inhabitants. According to national sources, the population within the wider Milan metropolitan area (also known as Greater Milan), is estimated between 8.2 million and 12.5 million making it by far the largest metropolitan area in Italy and one of the largest in the EU.
Milan is considered a leading alpha global city, with strengths in the fields of art, commerce, design, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, services, research and tourism. Its business district hosts Italy’s stock exchange (Italian: Borsa Italiana), and the headquarters of national and international banks and companies. In terms of GDP, Milan is the wealthiest city in Italy, it has the third-largest economy among EU cities after Paris and Madrid, and is the wealthiest among EU non-capital cities. Milan is viewed along with Turin as the southernmost part of the Blue Banana urban development corridor (also known as the “European Megalopolis”), and one of the Four Motors for Europe.
The city’s role as a major political centre dates back to the late antiquity, when it served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire, while from the 12th century until the 16th century, Milan was one of the largest European cities, and a major trade and commercial centre, consequently becoming the capital of the Duchy of Milan, which was one of the greatest political, artistic and fashion forces in the Renaissance. Despite losing much of its political and cultural importance in the early modern period, the city regained its status as a major economic and political centre, being considered today as the industrial and financial capital of Italy.
The city has been recognized as one of the world’s four fashion capitals thanks to several international events and fairs, including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair, which are currently among the world’s biggest in terms of revenue, visitors and growth. It hosted the Universal Exposition in 1906 and 2015. The city hosts numerous cultural institutions, academies and universities, with 11% of the national total of enrolled students. Milan received 10 million visitors in 2018, with the largest numbers of foreign visitors coming from China, United States, France and Germany. The tourists are attracted by Milan’s museums and art galleries that include some of the most important collections in the world, including major works by Leonardo da Vinci. The city is served by many luxury hotels and is the fifth-most starred in the world by Michelin Guide. Milan is also home to two of Europe’s most successful football teams, A.C. Milan and Inter Milan, and one of Europe’s main basketball teams, Olimpia Milano. Milan will host the Olympic and Paralympic games for the first time in 2026, together with Cortina d’Ampezzo. (Wikipedia)
Here is an amazing vintage photo collection that shows everyday life and street scenes of Milan during the 1930s.
Jayne Mansfield (born Vera Jayne Palmer; April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967) was an American actress, singer, nightclub entertainer, and Playboy Playmate. A sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s while under contract at 20th Century Fox, Mansfield was known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts. Her film career was short-lived, but she had several box-office successes and won a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Mansfield enjoyed success in the role of fictional actress Rita Marlowe in the Broadway play Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1955–1956), which she reprised in the film adaptation of the same name (1957). Her other film roles include the musical comedy The Girl Can’t Help It (1956), the drama The Wayward Bus (1957), the neo-noir Too Hot to Handle (1960), and the sex comedy Promises! Promises! (1963); the latter established Mansfield as the first major American actress to perform in a nude scene in a post-silent era film.
Although Jayne Mansfield was an intelligent woman, said to have an IQ of 163, Jayne Mansfield never managed to overcome the caricatured blonde bombshell image she was given and that she highly nourished. Hollywood’s ‘smartest dumb blonde’ knew the public was ‘more interested in 40-21-35.’
Mansfield took her professional name from her first husband, public relations professional Paul Mansfield. She married three times, all of which ended in divorce, and had five children. She was allegedly intimately involved with numerous men, including Robert and John F. Kennedy, her attorney Samuel S. Brody, and Las Vegas entertainer Nelson Sardelli. On June 29, 1967, she died in an automobile accident in Eastern New Orleans at the age of 34.
Take a look at these glamorous photos to see the beauty of Jayne Mansfield in red from the 1950s and 1960s.
Boston, officially the City of Boston, is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and 24th-most populous city in the country. The city proper covers 48.4 square miles (125 km2) with a population of 675,647 in 2020, also making it the most populous city in New England. It is the seat of Suffolk County (although the county government was disbanded on July 1, 1999). The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 4.8 million people in 2016 and ranking as the tenth-largest MSA in the country. A broader combined statistical area (CSA), generally corresponding to the commuting area and including Providence, Rhode Island, is home to some 8.2 million people, making it the sixth most populous in the United States.
Boston is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States, founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from the English town of the same name. It was the scene of several key events of the American Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the siege of Boston. Upon American independence from Great Britain, the city continued to be an important port and manufacturing hub as well as a center for education and culture. The city has expanded beyond the original peninsula through land reclamation and municipal annexation. Its rich history attracts many tourists, with Faneuil Hall alone drawing more than 20 million visitors per year. Boston’s many firsts include the United States’ first public park (Boston Common, 1634), first public or state school (Boston Latin School, 1635) and first subway system (Tremont Street subway, 1897).
Today, Boston is a thriving center of scientific research. The Boston area’s many colleges and universities make it a world leader in higher education, including law, medicine, engineering and business, and the city is considered to be a global pioneer in innovation and entrepreneurship, with nearly 5,000 startups. Boston’s economic base also includes finance, professional and business services, biotechnology, information technology and government activities. Households in the city claim the highest average rate of philanthropy in the United States; businesses and institutions rank among the top in the country for environmental sustainability and investment. The city has one of the highest costs of living in the United States as it has undergone gentrification, though it remains high on world livability rankings. (Wikipedia)
1965 Night view, Essex and Washington Streets, BostonAdams Square, Boston, 1962The numerous bar rooms and other businesses on Summer Street in Boston, 1962‘Al Red Priest Bar’ during renovations, 1963Men drinking at ‘Al Red Priest Bar’, Boston, 1963The cars and pedestrians on Winter Street during the Christmas season, 1963Children enjoying the show at Espresso Pizza in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1964The movie theaters and shops along Washington Street in the Downtown Crossing section of Boston, 1964The newly constructed Prudential Tower as seen from somewhere in the South End, 1964The old Newbury’s Steak House at the corner of Massachusetts Ave and Newbury Street, 1964A closed Haymarket in the foreground with the Customs Tower and Durgin Park restaurant in the background, 1965A crowd gathered outside the large glass window of a Polynesian restaurant in Boston, 1965Copley Square, Back Bay, 1965Early Morning at Haymarket, Boston, 1965Jack’s Celtic Tavern on Columbus Avenue, Roxbury Crossing, Boston Massachusetts, 1965Kenmore Square, Boston, 1965Narrow Street, Downtown Boston, 1965Removing the RKO Keith’s Theater sign at 539 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts, 1965School Street Camera Shop on School Street in downtown Boston, 1965Sections of Fenway, Back Bay and Kenmore, 1965The movie theaters along Washington Street in the Downtown Crossing section of Boston, 1965The shops and bars along Canal Street leading up to the Boston Garden, 1965A Boston Police Motorcycle parked on Broadway street in South Boston, 1966A section of Boston once known as the Combat Zone, the foreground is the Playland Cafe on Essex Street, 1966Car accident at night on Huntington Ave in Boston, 1966Corner of Worcester Street and Columbus Avenue, 1966Southie, after the St. Patrick’s Day parade along Broadway Street, 1966Two Boston teens getting drunk on beer, 1966Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, 1967
It’s time to prepare for Christmas. There are a lot of things to do, and decorating for Christmas trees is indispensable. Look at these vintage photos to see how people decorated their Christmas trees in the past.
