Woodstock Revival Clips - S111
The Good Old Days Collection
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Woodstock was a groundbreaking music festival that took place from August 15 to 18, 1969, on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York. It is often remembered as a defining moment in the counterculture movement of the 1960s. What began as a commercial venture evolved into a symbol of peace, love, and the power of music to unite people.
The festival attracted an estimated 400,000 attendees and featured iconic performances by legendary artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Santana, and many others. The event embraced the spirit of the times, promoting ideals of peace, anti-establishment sentiments, and communal living.
Woodstock became synonymous with the hippie movement and is celebrated for its peaceful atmosphere despite logistical challenges. The festival's impact extended beyond the music, symbolizing the desire for social change and cultural revolution. Woodstock remains a symbol of the counterculture era, remembered for its iconic performances, free-spirited attendees, and the lasting influence it had on the music and social landscape of the time.
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