♫Three Days of Peace and Music♫

 for Americathon 10 years later!

In August 1969, one of the most celebrated music festivals in history took place at a time when Americans were deeply divided. Over 400,000 people from across the country gathered to celebrate "Three Days of Peace and Music." The three days of legendary performances, unimaginable mud, and unforgettable experiences helped the Woodstock Music and Art Fair become a symbol of an entire generation.

Today in Music History: August 15-18, 1969

1969 Woodstock Festival was held on Max Yasgur's 600 acre farm in Bethel outside New York. Attended by over 400,000 people, the event featured, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Santana, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Canned Heat, Joan Baez, Melanie, Ten Years After, Sly and the Family Stone, Johnny Winter, Jefferson Airplane, Ravi Shanker, Country Joe and the Fish, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Arlo Guthrie. During the three days there were three deaths, two births and four miscarriages.

Step back in time to a few of the great bands and memorable songs...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The closing set by Hendrix climaxed with an improvised solo guitar performance of "The Star Spangled Banner."

 



 And the music goes on beating to the rhythm of the changing times...