"Woodstock 1969: I Was There"
Stan Worth of Indianapolis attended the Woodstock music festival in August of 1969—an event that epitomized the 1960s counter-culture at its best. At least 400,000 young people came together at Max Yasgur's dairy farm to celebrate peace, love and great music. During an interview with Steve and Kate, Stan shares his first-person stories of being there: Candid, funny, and yes, inspiring.
The Bands, the Mud, the Drugs
Stan remembers wonderful musical performances, from opener Richie Havens (forced to play three hours because traffic jams kept other groups from getting there) to breakout performances by then-unknown artists like Carlos Santana and Joe Cocker. Despite the huge crowd, he had an unexpected encounter with someone he knew. And the "trip" he took with Wavy Gravy's Hog Farm commune ... well.
It Could Have Been a Disaster, But ...
Despite the lack of food and water, and rains that turned the ground into a muddy mess, Stan's memories of the pure joy rising from the Woodstock crowd will make you want to tap into your own inner hippie.
Popahallics #48 Playlist
Get groovy with our playlist with the artists who played at Woodstock, including CSNY (one of their first shows together), Richie Havens, CCR, and many more. Listen here.