Indian Hindu religious teacher Swami Satchidananda (1914 – 2002) giving the opening speech at the Woodstock Music Festival, Bethel, New York, 15th August 1969. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images) “Of all the iconic images, the one that best captured what endures from the 1960s is the orange-robed Swami Satchidananda addressing the multitude… That photo stands as a potent symbol of the meeting of East and West that has transformed American culture.” –Philip Goldberg, Author of “American Veda” Today, we remember Swami Satchidananda Saraswati. The “Woodstock Guru” spread messages of peace and love to those around him, and impacted the lives of many who attended Woodstock in 1969. Missing you, friend. @swamisatchidananda 📸: Getty Images. #PeaceAndLove #Woodstock #MusicFestivals #CountercultureMovement #MakeLoveNotWar #WoodstockFestival...
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“Jimi came up and probably played a couple of numbers. It was absolutely awe-inspiring. Just so good. It was the guitar playing. And the look of the man.” –Nick Mason, Drummer of Pink Floyd Remembering one of the most iconic musicians and electric guitarists of all time, Jimi Hendrix. ☮️ Photo courtesy of Getty Images. #PeaceAndLove #Woodstock #MusicFestivals #CountercultureMovement #MakeLoveNotWar #WoodstockFestival...
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August 1969: Profile of American folk musician Joan Baez singing and playing the guitar at the Woodstock Music Festival, Bethel, New York. (Photo by Fotos International/Getty Images) “Baez played to a fringe audience for a full forty minutes before her manager found her and reminded her that she still had to play a set on the main stage.” –WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT ROCKED THE WORLD Joan Baez is an American singer/songwriter and musician. She is also a very passionate activist. Much of her music contains themes of protest and social justice, and throughout her career she has attended countless protests and rallies, and sung at numerous benefit concerts for causes she believes in. Photo courtesy of Getty Images. _ #PeaceAndLove #Woodstock #JoanBaez #CountercultureMovement #MakeLoveNotWar #WoodstockFestival...
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