Nick Gravenites (1938–2024), bluesman who wrote for Janis Joplin

Nick Gravenites was a blues singer and guitarist who sang with the Electric Flag and wrote music for . 

David Dalton (1942–2022), Rolling Stone writer  

David Dalton was a prominent writer for Rolling Stone magazine who wrote biographies of Janis Joplin, Andy Warhol, and Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols.

Bob Neuwirth (1939–2022), wrote ‘Mercedes Benz’ with Janis Joplin  

Bob Neuwirth was a folk music singer-songwriter and influential associate of Bob Dylan who wrote ‘Mercedes Benz’ with Janis Joplin.

Monterey Pop and the Summer of Love

In 1967, the 'Summer of Love' got off to a groovy start thanks to the Monterey International Pop Festival.

Rule of Three

The idea that celebrities die in groups of three has permeated popular culture. Of course the "Rule of Three" isn't based on any scientific evidence. There is no set time period or definition for who qualifies as a "celebrity." However, over the years there have been several occasions where a "Rule of Three" appears to be in effect. For example,  Ed McMahon, Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, died within a three-day span. Read on to find out where tragedy and coincidence have created famous "Rule of Three" triads.