Woodstock
Seattle Pop Festival: Remembering “The Forgotten Woodstock”
Before there was Woodstock, there was Woodinville. In July 1969, thousands gathered to watch an all-star line-up at the first Seattle Pop Festival.
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Features2 weeks agoDeath Of The 60s: The Dream Was Over, But The Music Lives On
The summer of 1969 saw the world united in hope, but by the end of the year, the death of the 60s dream left the world asking: What's next?
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In-Depth3 weeks ago
Woodstock And Beyond: How the Modern Music Festival Came To Be
While we wait for better times to return to festivals around the world, it’s worth taking a look at how modern music festivals came to be.
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Features2 months agoWhy The Who’s ‘Tommy’ Remains A Masterpiece
Released in 1969, The Who's 'Tommy' is a masterpiece…a word that is applied to too many recordings, but in this case, it probably doesn't go far enough.
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Features4 months ago
From East To West: Remembering The Great Ravi Shankar
The master Indian musician did more to introduce the music and culture of his home land than almost any other.
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News4 months ago
Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ Documentary Gets July Release Date
The documentary will be arriving in theaters and the streaming service Hulu on July 2.
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Features6 months ago
‘Mad Dogs & Englishmen’: Joe Cocker Goes To The Movies
The 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' concert movie premiered on January 22, 1971, showing Joe Cocker at the peak of his powers.
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Features7 months ago
The Human Be-In: A Union Of Love And Activism
For some 1967’s Summer of Love had its origins at this historic counter-culture event.
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Features12 months ago
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Forgotten Woodstock Performance
Left off the soundtrack and film, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s forgotten Woodstock performance sees the band firing on all cylinders.
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Features12 months ago
Best Woodstock Performances: 15 Acts That Defined The Festival
The best Woodstock performances mark the high point of the 60s counterculture, underlining festival’s groundbreaking contribution to music.
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Features12 months ago
Woodstock Festival: How We Got To “Three Days Of Peace And Music”
1969 was a year of amazing musical festivals, but Woodstock, and the bands that played, set the template for events that have become part of our culture.
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Features1 year ago
Blind Owl’s Blues And The Story Of Canned Heat
'Blind Owl' Wilson, who died on 3 September 1970 and thus joined the infamous '27 Club,' was co-founder and principal writer with Canned Heat. This is their story.
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News2 years ago
Woodstock 50 Festival Is Officially Cancelled
The highly anticipated and publicised Woodstock 50 festival has been officially cancelled, confirms Variety, only two weeks before its scheduled date.
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News2 years ago
Woodstock 50 Festival Relocates To Columbia, Maryland
The star-crossed event will now take place from 16 to 18 August at Merriweather Post Pavilion, outside Washington DC.
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News2 years ago
Woodstock Festival Co-Founder Michael Lang Joins Anniversary Events
The events will launch the photographic exhibition 'Woodstock: 3 Days That Lasted 50 Years.'
