He was invited through the efforts of promoter Jerry Wexler .
In 1967 , Redding performed at the influential Monterey Pop Festival as the closing act on Saturday night , the second day of the festival .
Redding was invited through the efforts of promoter Jerry Wexler .
In 1967 , Redding performed at the influential Monterey Pop Festival as the closing act on Saturday night , the second day of the festival .