Henry Vestine

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Henry Charles Vestine (December 25, 1944 – October 20, 1997), a.k.a. "The Sunflower", was an American guitarist primarily known as a member of the blues rock band Canned Heat. He was with the group from its start in 1965 to July 1969. In later years, he played in local bands but occasionally returned to Canned Heat for a few tours and recordings. In 2003, Vestine was ranked 77th in Rolling Stone ...

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Birthday: December 25, 1944

Passed: October 20, 1997

Place of Birth: Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.A.

Also Known As: Canned Heat

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Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.

Monterey Pop

1968

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