“My experience of Woodstock was that, for reasons having nothing to do with a drug high, there was just a goofy feeling of magic in the air there. A performer, but not famous and recognizable, I could wander in the crowd and witness that there was an obvious disaster underway–but nobody getting hurt! I encountered nothing but cheerful human warmth, and individuals taking good care of each other, sharing resources. It wasn’t socialism, no people’s committee directing anything in top-down fashion, just one-on-one caring and patience while we waited for the music to go on despite repeated delays. It amounted to a real love-in—not sexualized, just very brotherly. And it felt like heaven. Woodstock’s lesson for the ages was not that “socialism works” (as proclaimed in many of the free urban news weeklies back then, notwithstanding emergency services to the festival from the Nixon-era grown-ups); it was that brotherly love really does have its magical power.” -Donny York, C0-Founder of Sha Na...
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45 years later the spirit of Woodstock lives on, especially in Poland. See photos and read more about the massive...
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Take a look back at some of the most remarkable concerts in the history of Rock and Roll, and see how they compare to today’s biggest music events. Read the article...
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This weekend, Mysteryland, a massive electronic dance music festival, will take place on the original Woodstock campgrounds, 45years after the great gathering of peace and music. It’s always a positive thing to see the spirit of Woodstock living on and being celebrated by new generations with new music, art, and culture. Learn more about the event....
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New York and Los Angeles, May 19, 2014: Perryscope, an industry leading licensing and merchandise company and Epic Rights, a full-service global branding, licensing and rights management company, have been named to jointly manage a global licensing program for Woodstock, which celebrates its 45th anniversary this August. The announcement was made today by Joel Rosenman and Michael Lang, of Woodstock Ventures, the firm that produced the Woodstock Festival in 1969 and owns the related intellectual property; Norman Perry, Co-Founder of Perryscope; and Dell Furano, CEO, Epic Rights. Perryscope and Epic Rights will serve as global licensing agents overseeing a series of innovative initiatives that both honor and reflect the Woodstock legacy and lifestyle. As the pioneer of music festivals, Woodstock continues to be the genre’s ultimate standard as well as the catalyst for today’s explosion of festivals around the globe. The Woodstock spirit remains compelling today, encompassing the support of universal human rights; freedom of creative expression; the loving care of our planet; fair trade and ethical business practices; the power of the individual to make a difference; and the transformative impact of communities as advocates of peaceful change. Read the entire press release...
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From Carlos to Jimi, Woodstock had some guitar moments that definitely defined that moment in rock history. Click the links below to see a few of our favorites: Carlos Santana – Soul Sacrifice Pete Townshend of The Who – Closing Solo Jimi Hendrix – Star Spangled Banner ...
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