John Weider of The Animals Playing Violin

This image captures John Weider of The Animals performing at the Monterey International Pop Festival, playing violin onstage beneath dramatic lighting. Dressed in a striped jacket and patterned scarf, Weider is shown intently bowing the instrument during the landmark three-day music festival in California. Circa 1967.

The Monterey International Pop Festival was held June 16–18, 1967, and became one of the defining events of the 1960s counterculture and emerging rock scene. The festival brought together influential artists from around the world and helped usher in the era of large-scale rock festivals.