Woodstock 1969: The Legendary Festival That Rocked The World
Fifty years ago, a music festival took place that changed the history of rock and roll. It was Woodstock, a three-day event that featured 32 acts and attracted an estimated 400,000 people. The festival was held on a farm in Bethel, New York, from August 15 to 18, 1969. It was a celebration of peace, love, and harmony among the youth and the counterculture movement.
The ticket prices for Woodstock were $6.50 for one day, $13 for two days, and $18 for three days, equivalent to about $45, $90, and $125 in 2019. However, many fans attended for free, as the organizers failed to build fences and ticket booths due to the overwhelming crowd. The festival also faced challenges such as bad weather, traffic jams, food shortages, and medical emergencies. Despite these difficulties, Woodstock was a success in terms of the quality and diversity of the music, the spirit and behavior of the audience, and the impact and legacy of the event.
The performers at Woodstock included some of the most famous and influential artists of the time, such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who…
