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THIS MONTH

IN MUSIC

HISTORY

ON AUGUST 2, 1969, THE WOODSTOCK TIPS CORNER.
MUSIC AND ART FAIR
From the moment the
Woodstock Music and Art Fair
Because of the staggering amount of attendees began, the small rural field of
and performers, the situation became quite Bethel has been regarded as a
chaotic and broke out in chaos. Despite the sacred site. In 1994, the Max
mayhem, the safety and acoustics of the event Yasgur’s Farm was officially
stayed intact- hence allowing the dozens of bands given the title of a National
to play uninterrupted countless classic songs such Historic Landmark, ensuring its
as Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the Star-Spangled place in history. Even today, the
Banner, Joe Cocker's singing of With a Little Help spot is a reminder of the power
From My Friends and Creedence Clearwater of music and the freedom of
Revival's performance of Bad Moon Rising. expression.

The significance of the Woodstock Music and Art
Fair cannot be understated. It served as a
cathartic release for people of all ages in the late
1960s, which was a period of intense racial and MUISC
political uncertainty in the United States. Also, to
this day, it is seen as one of the first events to HISTORY
spark a mainstream revolution in the societal
attitude towards music, art, and freedom of
expression.

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