Thats a really groovy story. The only Woodstock '69 experiences I have, is a T-shirt and a DVD. Its nice to read a cool story of someone who not only went to Woodstock but helped at Woodstock as well. "When the rich wage war, It's the poor who die." - Jean - Paul Sartre.
The legacy of Woodstock is that everybody was there, as long as the hippie spirit resides inside of you, the Woodsock spirit is there alive and well. I know its not the same as actually being there but just use your imagination and you'll travel back to that era and hear all the great bands and see all the groovy people. On the last day of the festival, there were only about 30,000 to 50,000 people left, but we got to hear Jimi close it out with a bang. The day was a little overcast and my girlfriend for the weekend had already left on the preceeding night. We said our good-byes as we sat by the lake, our feet immersed to the ankles in the water, and I distinctly remember hearing her heart pounding so hard that I thought it would burst through her chest. It was a bittersweet moment as we kissed for the last time, knowing in all likelihood that we would never see each other again. I held her tight that night and thought how wonderful it would be if this lasted forever. But nothing lasts forever and all we have are memories of past glories and good times. So all of you that wish you were there, well you were. Just search your hearts and the spirit of Woodstock is there forever. Peace to all, my brothers and sisters. ALI
man... woodstock seems like such a... freeeee place, I mean, where else can a BUNCH of people get together and PARTY.. and its all for the music... wow i would have love to be there, but since im only 16 now, im a bit too young! LOL.. but hey... as tooltab says we all have the spirit of woodstock in us... im am sure as hell greatful to have that! the thing that has come closest to being a woodstock to me is schwagstock.. wonderful place, wonderful people... if you wanna experience a WONDERFUL FREE PEACEFUL TIME.. go.. info at www.theschwag.com peacelovebarefeet
My prayers are for that camerman that just died as reported by BLACKIE. I hope he is in rock-n-roll heaven listening to Jimi, Janis, Jim, Ritchie, Buddy, and all the other rock greats that have passed on. Its sad whenever we lose a close friend of the original Woodstock Generation. One day there won't be any of us left, but our legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of the younger kids who have the Woodstock Spirit in them. Peace to you my young brothers and sisters and remember that there will always be the music that keeps Woodstock from fading into the past. Peace, Love, and Happiness ALI
A friend told me that The Jeff Beck Group was in the Programm of the festival but they just split up 10 days before the festival took place! It hurts me...i like a lot this band 'cause at that time The Jeff Beck Group line up was : JEFF BECK on guitar (ex-Yardbirds) RON WOOD on bass : (ex-Birds(uk) ex-Creation and the same years he join as guitarist The Faces then in the mid-70's The Rolling Stones) ROD STEWART on vox : (the same yars he join the Faces) NICKY HOPKINS on piano: one of the best rock'n roll piano player of the era playin as a sixth member on the classic Rolling Stones albums of the era and join soon after the Jefferson Airplane for their last classic LP Volunteers then in 1970 he join The Quicksilver Messenger Service for 2 albums. that was a great line-up...the Jeff Beck Group was with Cream one of the Led Zeppelin mean influences ... a can only dream of it ...those guys playin' at Woodstock...oh shit why they don't wait just 2 more weeks to split up!
Thank you for writin'bout your experience. I always think about the others festival of the era ...Some were giant one ... There's one DVD and it's always woodstock...so i'm one of the only one there(i'm sure not) to think about the other great festival of the era (67-74)... I'm searchin' movies and all kind of pictures of it...there's probably some movies of those event somewhere... Those TV with their videos that you talk about had nothing to do but film little disorder in a funny and lovely place...why do they don't use it to film the deep meaning of this giant reunion to film the pure reality and the strange musical shows?...those were the days...and it looks as it was just yesterday... Thank you to your mail...i can imagine it with your words thanx man sorry for my average english
I wish all big concerts and festivals were like that. It seems that all that looking after eachother and treating eachother like brothers and sisters is lost amoung the people who are my age and the people of today, well most of them anyway. It so disapointing and sad. People these days wouldnt give you a bud or some food without you giving them something in return. although you do meet the odd very nice person who is very nice indeed. One thing i wana ask is, did the bands get paid for plaiying at woodstock? or did some of the bands play voluntarily?
That sounded like a groovy time! I'd give anything to be back then and go to Woodstock! Did anyone happen to see John Densmore there? He said in his book he went with his gf I think....
HEY, kinda of curious in knowing if you get to ear Janis JOPLIN singing, shouting her emotions and energy out her lungs,live!? CIAO/
Hey what happened to the baby that was born a Woodstock? Did (s)he do anything special with his/her life?
I envy all ya'll Woodstockers. The closest I've been to that is camping out in Austin on Lake Travis in Austin with a big group of friends and musicians. I can't imagine the brotherhood of so many!
Jezz... I wish I could have been there... hehe... not even a chance... I wasn't even thare... anyway my father had a hriend that wanted to commit suicide cuz hi didn't go... well it was imposible for him cuz in romania in those times it was impossible to find out about an event I mean he found out about woodstock after an year and a half or so... well he quit commiting suicide at last but he is still frustraded... In romania we have the stufstock festival but it really sux... and it sux so so much... I men they even invited a rap band this year (yuck). Still the greatest festeval where I went wes rock in my heart... i mean there were Carl Palmer, Dave from Jetro Tull... u get the ideea...
One thing i wana ask is, did the bands get paid for plaiying at woodstock? or did some of the bands play voluntarily?[/QUOTE] As far as i'm aware, the bands were all paid around double or triple the going rate for a normal gig, the big guys i believe were getting around 8-10,000 dollars/pounds (not sure which but it does tell you on the dvd)
sounds really nice. it woulda been cool t obe there, but i definetly am not obsessed about the whole thing. there's alot of people that still try to get events like that happen again. i hardly ever get offered to smoke
