WoodStock 1969

Woodstock 1969 - The First Festival Synopsis The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969 drew more than 500,000 people to a pasture in Sullivan County, New York. For four days, the site became a counterculture nation in which minds were open, and drugs were accepted. The fans were attracted by the presence of the most famous rock bands and performers of the time. The music began Friday afternoon August 15 and continued until mid-morning Monday August 18 The counterculture’…

…all the preparation Woodstock took. I could not believe how much the bands were asking for to play. I was also not aware that the festival was held in Bethel, New York or how high the attendance was. It was more than a silly concert in a field; it was a controversial experience. I would recommend this book to anyone who was slightly interested in the gathering or the counterculture society of the late 60’s.