The Iconic Artists Who Played at Woodstock 1969

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00:00This clip of Dick Cavett asking Joni Mitchell, Jefferson Airplane, and David Crosby about

00:13Woodstock perhaps best encapsulates the wild event.

00:17The original concert, held from August 15th to 18th, 1969, featured an eclectic lineup

00:23of 32 acts that spanned various genres, from rock and folk to blues and jazz.

00:29This historic event is remembered not only for its music, but also for its embodiment

00:34of the 1960s counterculture spirit.

00:37The festival kicked off Friday, August 15th, with Richie Havens, who captivated the audience

00:43with a powerful 45-minute set.

00:45Havens' impromptu performance of Freedom became an iconic moment of the festival.

00:50Other performers that day included Joan Baez, who braved the torrential downpour to deliver

00:56a stirring set that included We Shall Overcome, a nod to her commitment to social justice

01:02and civil rights.

01:03Saturday's lineup was even more diverse, beginning with Quill and featuring standout

01:08performances from Santana, Janis Joplin, and The Who.

01:11Santana's set, especially their explosive performance of Soul Sacrifice, is often credited

01:17with catapulting them to fame.

01:19According to Bill Graham, a concert promoter who helped bring Santana to Woodstock,

01:25Santana went from being a Bay Area favorite to an international sensation overnight.

01:30Janis Joplin, with her raw and powerful voice, delivered a memorable performance, singing

01:35hits like Peace of My Heart and Ball and Chain.

01:38The Who's set, which included their rock opera Tommy, was another highlight, even though

01:43it was marred by technical difficulties and the infamous on-stage clash with activist

01:48Abby Hoffman.

01:49Sunday saw performances by iconic bands like The Band, Joe Cocker, and Crosby, Stills,

01:55Nash & Young.

01:56Joe Cocker's rendition of With A Little Help From My Friends is still celebrated for

02:01its soulful intensity.

02:02Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, performing together for only the second time, brought a sense

02:07of unity and harmony to the stage with songs like Sweet Judy Blue Eyes.

02:12Jimi Hendrix closed the festival with his now-legendary performance on Monday morning,

02:17playing to a considerably smaller crowd as many attendees had already begun their

02:22journey home.

02:23His rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, with its searing guitar solos and feedback,

02:29became an enduring symbol of the era's political and social upheavals.

02:33This diverse array of performances at Woodstock not only showcased the musical talents of

02:38the era but also highlighted the unity and spirit of a generation seeking peace and change.

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