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It was a major counterculture event, because the festival's promoters (Artie Kornfield & Michael Lang) expected roughly a few thousand people. Instead, 500,000 people showed up for not 3, but 4 days of "peace, love, and music". The festival was extended for 4 days, because of a couple hours worth of rain after Joe Cocker's performance.
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What was the unofficial capital of the counterculture movement?
it was Woodstock. The counterculture activity pinnacle was Woodstock, the counterculture movement official capital was San Francisco, California.
What happened in 1969 big events?
we landed on the moon and celebrated at Woodstock.
What became the ''big stage'' for the anti-war movement in 1968?
Woodstock was the big stage for the counterculture anti-war movement . Woodstock was a three day rock music festival held in New York.
Which event or events focused least on opposition to the Vietnam War?
gathering at Woodstock
Did Woodstock change the nation?
It makes us look back on the connection between rock music and the counterculture of the 1960s. But it's also an opportunity to think about the ways in which rock music, or any form of music, can create a sense of collective purpose
In the 1969 where did all the positive forces of the counterculture come together to celebrate peace love and freedom?
Woodstock
What was the unofficial capital of the counterculture movement?
it was Woodstock. The counterculture activity pinnacle was Woodstock, the counterculture movement official capital was San Francisco, California.
Why do they call Woodstock on the peanuts Woodstock?
Woodstock in the Peanuts comics was named after the famous Woodstock Festival that took place in 1969. The carefree and peaceful nature of the character reflects the festival's counterculture values of peace and love.
How did Woodstock reflect the counterculture?
In some cultures the woodstock represented the abundance of food in the granary.
What event happened in Bethel New York in 1969?
woodstock music festival
What did Jimi Hendrix do at Woodstock in 1969 that enraged people?
Woodstock was a three day festival ending on Sunday jimi Hendrix was the main highhlight of the event because in 1969 he really started to blowup but he arrived late to Woodstock playing on monday morning
Saturday Evening Post What are two major news stories from 1969?
Two major news stories from 1969 were the first human landing on the moon by NASA's Apollo 11 mission and the Woodstock music festival which became a symbol of the counterculture movement.
What is the best and most complete 1969 Woodstock music compilation?
Woodstock: 40 Years On: Back to Yasgur's Farm6 Cd'sEvery artist who performed at the three day event is included.
When was Woodstock - song - created?
Woodstock - song - was created in 1969.
Name one of the most famous rock concerts to be held on the weekend of August 15 18 1969?
the largest rock concert of the 1960's were the Beachboys
What date did Woodstock start?
. It was supposed from August 15 to 18, 1969 but the three day turned into four. It was the muddies concert of all.
Where in New York state did Woodstock take place?
The original Woodstock took place on a dairy farm owned by Max Yasgur in Bethel, New York. The event occurred August 15 to the 18, 1969.
