Why was the Woodstock festival significant?

Answer 1

The outdoor rock concert that took place in upstate New York (actually more than 40 miles from Woodstock, in Bethel) was not a symbol for anyone in the 1960s, simply because it didn't happen until August 15-18, 1969. It became, however, a symbol of the 1960s, especially of the latter half of the decade.

The event was poorly planned. The weather was awful. Traffic was a mess. There weren't enough sanitation facilities. There wasn't enough drinking water or food. Two people died and two people were unexpectedly born. And 400,000 attendees watched over thirty of the very best acts in rock and roll perform live on stage. Regardless of its 'symbol' value, Woodstock was certainly a major event. In perspective, the largest sports arenas accommodate less than a third that many people.

Woodstock stands as an example of the radical rejection of the youth culture of the time of the standards and structures built by their elders. It was rebel music presented in the least conventional venue available, under circumstances that allowed the maximum freedom to its participants. The use of illegal drugs and alcohol and the practice of casual sex are strongly associated with Woodstock.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Woodstock was important and still holds a lot of significance because it did something that up until that time had not been accomplished before. Woodstock brought together many (1/2 million) different types of people and many really great bands for a four day concert that a person probably had to be at to really get the real meaning. It was mostly peaceful and pleasant and people of all colors, and beliefs came together and partied in harmony. People came away from that concert changed for life in many ways.

Answer 4

They Woodstock Was Very Important based on its true story on it being a music festival they all celebrated in the 1960's Very then it was important for the music they played and how people got to get around and it was also the largest musical event in the 60's It was named the woodstock nation

Answer 5

because there was so many people there & the activities thst were going on