“The venue for the festival changed not once, not twice, but four times.” – Mike Evans, co-editor of WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT ROCKED THE WORLD Woodstock ’69 took some time to find its permanent home in Bethel, New York. After the third location rejected the festival in July, just weeks before the event, panic ensued. Fortunately, Max Yasgur stepped in and offered his farm in Bethel as the new venue for Woodstock. Despite the change in location, the event retained the name Woodstock due to prior talent bookings. 📸: Getty...
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☮️Artist Spotlight ☮️ The Incredible String Band (ISB) was a pioneering British psychedelic folk group from Edinburgh, Scotland. The band’s music showcased innovative instrumentation and experimentation, earning them a significant following. Paul McCartney even hailed 5000 SPIRITS as his favorite album of 1967. The band played during the second day of Woodstock. 📸: Getty...
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Did you know that the Bethel Woods Center was recently voted one of the best music museums in the country by USA Today readers? It’s true! The Woodstock exhibits at the Bethel Woods Center are up there with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Johnny Cash Museum! Photo courtesy of Getty...
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In April 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival became the first official booking for Woodstock. Only weeks before, the band released their hit song “Proud Mary,” which peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. “Once Creedence signed, everyone else jumped in line, and all the other big acts came on.” -DOUG CLIFFORD, drummer of CCR. Listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival live:...
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! 💚🍀 Did you know that guitarist Henry McCullough was the only Irishman to play at Woodstock? He was helicoptered in to perform with Joe Cocker and the Grease Band, then they all left to continue their own tour. Photo courtesy of Getty...
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