Woodstock

Woodstock was a three-day music festival held in August 1969 on a farm in Bethel, New York. Its huge crowds, performances, and communal atmosphere made it a defining symbol of the 1960s counterculture.

Jimi Hendrix: An American guitarist whose experimental playing made him one of rock music’s most influential performers. His closing performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” became one of Woodstock’s most enduring images.
Michael Lang: An American concert promoter and festival organizer who helped create the 1969 Woodstock festival. He was a central organizer whose vision shaped the festival’s production.
Max Yasgur's farm: A dairy farm in Bethel, New York, where the Woodstock festival took place in August 1969. Its fields became the stage and campground for a crowd far larger than expected.
Woodstock album: A 1970 live triple album featuring performances recorded at the Woodstock festival. The recordings made selected sets part of the festival’s lasting musical legacy.
Janis Joplin: An American singer known for her powerful, blues-influenced voice and emotionally intense performances. Her Woodstock set brought a leading counterculture performer to the festival stage.
Artie Kornfeld: An American songwriter and music executive who co-organized the Woodstock festival. He helped develop the original plan for a concert in Woodstock, New York.
Woodstock traffic jam: Severe road congestion around the Woodstock festival that left many attendees stranded or forced to walk to the site. Traffic prevented ticketing and transport plans from handling the arriving crowds.
Woodstock Nation: A phrase popularized by Abbie Hoffman for the young, politically engaged counterculture associated with Woodstock. The festival’s name became shorthand for a wider generation and its ideals.
The Who: A British rock band known for forceful live performances and albums including Tommy. Their overnight set included a performance interrupted by political activist Abbie Hoffman.
Woodstock Ventures: The company formed by the organizers to produce and promote the 1969 Woodstock festival. Its plans and finances determined how the festival was organized.

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