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The History of Woodstock

  • The greatest music festival of all time was born

    The greatest music festival of all time was born
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    In August of 69', people from all over gethered to start what became known as one of the best music festivals of all time
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  • The loss of a legend

    The loss of a legend
    On September 18,1970, Jimi Hendrix passed away. Jimi was considered to be the main performance at the festival.
  • Another fallen

    Another fallen
    Janis Joplin died only a month after Jimi Hendrix. Another blow to the legendary line-up of 69'
  • Farewell Jim

    Farewell Jim
    The lead vocalist from the Doors passed away on July third of 71'. These three tragedies mark the end of the infamous 60's era.
  • 25 years

    25 years
    The festival celebrated the 25 year anniversary, but with a new style of music, metal. This violent form of music changed the peaceful face of the original fest.
  • A different Stock

    A different Stock
    It all ended in disaster as a major riot broke out, proving the people of America can no longer peacefully assemble. Many were killed as forms of violence broke out. the once peaceful festival ended on a tragic note.