It was unusual in the wide variety of musical acts it attracted and in its atmosphere. Really fantastic. Because I wasnt supposed to be there( I was 17 and grounded) I didnt make Woodstock. I was standing about 20 feet from them while Crosby was screaming this is a f-n pop festival! The musical acts were not paid much to perform; Led Zeppelin and Janis Joplin were paid the most$10,000 each. This one-day event squeezed plenty of music and a variety of music into its 11 hours. Hitched a ride to Castor & Cottman in Philly as bud was nowhere to be found. Unfortunately, he died of a drug overdose years later and the footage is probably lost. I was just about recovered from the Atlantic City festival the previous weekend, and I said, No thanks man, I just did that thing. Its been a long time but what I recall was that Joni Mitchell followed Tracy Nelson and Mother Earth and they rocked out. Texas International Pop Festival (http://www.texaspopfestival.com/home.htm), accessedNovember 27, 2011. The Chambers Brothers and Janis Joplin were amazing beyond words. A week later, Robert Wilkinson, a Los Angeles City Councilman representing Northridge, led the call for immediate inquiries to determine what can the city do to prevent another disgraceful melee such as occurred outside Devonshire Downs last week. The events promoter, Mark Robinson, along with his attorneywho happened to be his father, Mark Robinson, Sr.were hauled into an emergency session of the police commission, as was Robert Deem, the Downs manager, and Captain Al Lembke. The celebration of Gwich'in food, culture and music runs July 29 to Aug. 1 at Midway Lake in the Richardson Mountains about 30 kilometres outside of Fort McPherson. Lang was . It was fabulous music! The bands were the best.got to meet Paul butterfield,It was close to my home. Also other data will not be shared with third person. The primary complaint from local residents was that the festival participants swam naked in Lake Lewisville. I waited and waited and they never showed.so disappointed! A drought of rain and grass made it miserable except for the music. There is a poster for this event. In August 1969, a groundbreaking rock festival took place, one of the best ever, witnessed by many thousands of people and featuring an amazing cast of diverse bands.No, I'm not talking about Woodstock, although that one wasn't bad either. Emerson, Lake and Palmer (ELP) est un groupe britannique de rock progressif [1], originaire de Croydon, Londres, en Angleterre, form en 1970 et compos de Keith Emerson (ex-Nice) aux claviers, Greg Lake (ex-King Crimson) la basse, guitare et chant et Carl Palmer (ex-Atomic Rooster) la batterie et percussions.. Avec neuf albums certifis disques d'or par la RIAA aux tats-Unis [2] et . The Festival will officially begin Friday June 6 and Saturday June 7, 1969 with three daytime concerts and two evening concerts all in the Overton Park Shell, culminating with the W.C. Did Gram Parsons play at that show, then?? 8/22/1969 Nashville, TN, Centennial Park, WMAK Nashville Music Festival 8/23/1969 Los Angeles, CA, Century Plaza, Capitol Convention Chicago 8/28/1969 . But this article is about ATLANTIC CITY, not Atlanta. Im guessing the poster is yours, too, Jeff? Mr. Tamarkin, your article brings back memories of this incredible concert that I had nearly forgotten. Thanks for such a well written, clear , and coincide piece. Got to see most of the acts within a year or so of that summer. Rented a room in AC but never used it. Dates have been announced for the annual Grass Lake Traffic Jam'in Festival - Mark your calendars for July 8-9th, 2022!. October 10, 1969: Amon Duul II, Hardin & York, Keef Hartley Blues Band, Champion Jack Dupree & Shades, The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation, Alexis Korner & New Church, Steamhammer, Muddy Waters, Taste, Shades. As it was held at a horse racing track, AC Pop undeniably put out a very different vibe than that of Woodstock. Attendance at the festival remains unknown, but is estimated between 120,000 and 150,000. Going back we walked some, hitched a ride to the Bethel Greyhound office, slept on the sidewalk until the bus camesound like fun to you? The poster for was created by rock artist Linda Segul. The people from outside the stadium were let in and took seats in the South Stands of the old Mile High Stadium. Also, I take exception to the authors comment that there was No Camping Allowed. According to the rumors, this Woodstock thing was going to be really something surely Dylan would be there because he and The Band lived up there and all of these other bands some people were sure that the Beatles would be getting back together for it and no one would have been surprised if Jesus returned for this event that we all knew would be some big party.. I had been monitoring the news reports about Woodstock being on again off again so my buddies and I opted for AC Pop. . Music was first rate. Dr.John and his entourage taking the stage. I didnt know about a lot of these that summer. That said, we had a fabulous weekend, one of many fabulous weekends (and weekdays) of one memorable year, thanks to one memorable relationship that ended for all those reasons that first loves end. Hendrix was the headline act for the Friday night opening, but he played so poorly supposedly from an LSD-laced drink that he returned to the stage on Sunday. Promoter Richard Songer was indicted for promoting the sale of drugs. Best account ever of this nearly forgotten music fest. And Janis said she would sing to stop the rain, and it did stop. It also pinpoints a time frame relative to Woodstock. Also the clip above is probably the only footage on record for Lighthouse (the band that played for Peace ). A memorable weekend. Ive never even seen anyone mention that before, let alone any documentation. Discover the best Music events in your area and online Best line up ever. We were stuck in that awful traffic jam on Friday night and never got within ten miles of the concert site before leaving Saturday afternoon. Larry (The Mole) Taylor - bass. I remember seeing these 5, in this order. B.B. I particularly remember Joe Cockers performance what a trip. I think they should have been on stage closing out the show officially . Marquette, MI. Texas International Pop Festival, 1969, I remember Carlos saying that as well, but I think they were actually billed as the Santa Ana Blues Band! Almost got run over in my sleeping bag when people started driving across the grass to avoid the stalled traffic. Grass Lake, a once sleepy farming community has grown to be a thriving area with over 6,000 residents, many new businesses, a revitalized downtown and village, a state-of-the-art high school, enlarged elementary and middle school facilities, a new sports and trails park in Grass Lake Township, several new housing developments, a dental center and two medical centers. 1969 Atlanta Pop Festival poster Philip Rauls 40th anniversary essay. The lead guitarists name is Wayne Ceballos. I saw mention here of a group called AUM. Three days of little sleep, bad/no food, too much partying, in-fighting among the group of friends over paying for the van and the rest did me inwhen I got back home, I was sick for days. The Atlantic City Pop Festival isn't as well known as that "other" classic rock event that took place that summer. Was 21 and there with 4 others. Missed this one!My first was a 2 day,Toronto,June of69. I only can remember seeing CCR and Jefferson Airplane! The festivals 1969 program was an experiment in fusing jazz, soul and rock music and audiences. Best weekend of my life!!! Yes I was there too ! Go figure. No, Im not talking about Woodstock, although that one wasnt bad either. The gal who said Jimi H was there probably saw him at the Atlanta Pop Fest the next year, July 1970..played a killer Star Spangled Banner at midnight with fireworks resembling our flag. We didnt think anyone could top Janis but Little Richard did!! The articles first sentence states that hippies and some of the not-so-hip took to the hills during the Memorial Day weekend to follow the Sunrise to Sunset Rock Festival as it moved from Marysville to this tiny King County community, scene of a piano drop last April. The Goose Lake International Music Festival was held August 7-9, 1970 at Goose Lake Park, in Leoni, Michigan. Josephits been a while since you posted, but I can fill in some blanks about AUM. Dean Cooksley on Bullfrog Lake Music Festival; AC Smith (aka: . According to the sources, Led Zeppelin stole the show. Well not really because it didnt happen. I always tell people about this festival because it was so awesome. Attendance was approximately 300,000. If I remember correctly, she followed Procol Harum , with Robin Trower . Long live the 60s! After he retrieved his long duffle bag from the back seat I reached over to close the door and he said wait, this is for you. Santana was great even though they opened during the noon day heat! Events happening in Grass Valley, CA. I was 14 years old and I went there by bus from Philly by myself. I hitchhiked up from the Baltimore area and it must have been on Saturday as I remember Credence performing as well as the Jefferson Airplane sound and light show. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Handy Memorial Concert. He left behind a wife, son, daughter in-law and grand-daughter. The Woodstock Music Festival began on August 15, 1969 in Bethel, New York. Live Music Venue. Its a shame no one talks about this festival. A great festival! No trees inside, no shade, Fourth of July in Georgia. I loved Dr. John (the Night Tripper) singing Mannish Boy and being in awe of Janis Joplin in her hot pink outfit! Booker T. and Little Richard (with Janis dancing on stage) were my favorite acts. The Market is located within the new Pavilion at Grass Lake Community Events Park, 120 Brown Street, (next to the Car Wash) in downtown Grass Lake. He was upset. Yea it was the best no rip off at Woodstock we paid 9 dollars for water.Mud AND SHIT MIX WAS TOUGH. It was the only time The Doors and Led Zeppelin were on the same bill. To see the Airplane and CCR alone made it worthwhile. Aug. 9, 2019. . Mr. Tamarkin- (A) Yes, Little Richard closed w/ Shake, Baby, Shake, and whole crowd shook on way out, all the way to Turnpikes or Bridges. One of my favorite BCB articles yet. [5], The rotating stage was a success. If youre a newBest Classic Bandsreader, wed be grateful if you would Like ourFacebookpage and/or bookmark ourHome page. a couple of weeks later but his parents were away. No one mentioned Miles Davis. One of my most cherished memories. There is also a Winter Market with Seasonal Keepers vendors, food trucks, fire . I remember Janet. (my hearing is still excellent)Chris Hillman was there with McGuinn 2 original members. Ticket prices were $6 per day, or $15 for all three days (Fri, Sat, Sun). As in the booing business exaggerated. Grass Lake 119 North Lake Street Grass Lake, MI 49240. Ive done a separate blog entries for each one and festival title is a link you can find out more them. Chip Monck was also the announcer at Woodstock you can hear him in the movie Woodstock. The festival took place nearly one year after Woodstock, and the Goose Lake promoters set out to create a better planned event with better facilities for rock fans than Woodstock. Jeff has also served on the Nominating Committee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and as a consultant to the Grammys. (I dont recall seeing him.). The four of us headed for Woodstock and got as far as the NY Freeway and got stuck in traffic. [2] Many Canadian rock fans were turned back at border crossings and were unable to attend. We need your support because we are a non-profit organization that relies upon contributions from our community in order to record and preserve the history of our state. We stayed only one night because we were completely unprepared and because of the misery factor of everything being water logged. [9] There was a report of a rape by a group of bikers while The Stooges were performing. I (we ) were so blessed to live in these times and to have these experiences. I also took some silent footage but I have no idea what happened to it. This year the number of attendees over the two day festival is expected to exceed 10,000. Thanks for writing about this festival. In fact, apart from McGuinn I dont know that any of the original members were still in the band at that point. Yeah but that was some instrumental. I have told many people about AC FESTIVAL not a single person ever heard of it. Music Highlights from Traffic Jam'In . I do remember some Kat in some kind of Indian garb in the stands on some acid who was gonna jump off but said he wasnt that f***ked up! Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. The northeastern basin is deep and harbors nice smallmouth bass and occasional walleye. I was hardly able to breathe and in awe of his earth shattering guitar version It was as if he turned music upside down by opening a new door. I have always been able to watch this performance in my head. One of the most iconic events in Colorado Springs during that weekend is the annual MeadowGrass Music Festival. No that would be illegal! Of course, a cloud of smoke had whooshed out the door when the troopers had opened it. Hahaha! Couple rest on the grass at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, Bethel, NY, August 15, 1969. These posts have been wonderful in restoring context to my memories of that weekend. A Texas Historical Marker commemorating the event was erected near the site of the festival in 2010. I do love reading the stories about all the fabulous concerts I unfortunately missed! Sorry, Cheryl, but Jimi Hendrix wasnt on stage or anywhere near Atlantic City that weekend. And even though it occurred at the tail end of the 60s, the use of LSD and marijuana seemed much less prominent or at least less open. On Saturday afternoon in the blazing heat we stood in line for food and drink. Aside from its two popular US events in Vegas and Orlando, this fairytale carnival experience has also visited Puerto Rico, Mexico and the UK. It was Lennons first-ever public rock performance without one or more of the Beatles since meeting Paul McCartney in 1957. I have some 8mm footage thats not great but Id have to dig it out. Best Classic Bands Editor Jeff Tamarkin has been a prolific music journalist for more than four decades. Have fun! Anniversary coming up. King, and Led Zeppelin. Great story! Unfortunately, the event does not go as planned and several scheduled acts, including The Byrds and The Youngbloods, do not perform. Designer unknown, poster lists appearances by Jefferson Airplane, Jugerknot, Jimy Holden Trio, Portland Zoo and more (also appeared- (not listed) Sons of Champlin, Ace of Cups and more). Good times. My absolute favorite musician at the time was Janis and I snuck round back of the stage when she was waiting to perform. Your email address will not be published. Jeff, in your description, noting no camping took place. Afterwards, the announcer said, Johnny wants it, Janis wants it, and the Fudge wants one. Due to the tremendous support of local agencies, foundations, businesses, and individual donors coupled with the diligent efforts of our volunteer board of directors, committees and volunteers, our yearly event becomes a memorable reality, and a pure grassroots extravaganza! My girlfriend Sara & I left when it was announced Johnny Winter a no-show. December 6, 1969: Altamont Free Concert: (at the Altamont Speedway in northern California, between Tracy and Livermore) headlined and organized by The Rolling Stones, it also featured, in order of appearance: Santana, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Jefferson Airplane, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with the Rolling Stones taking the stage as the final act. Never dampened the spirits! Most people havent, even the most fanatical baby boomer rock fans. I was there all day Sunday. The TSHA makes every effort to conform to the principles of fair use and to comply with copyright law. Those riding in the back kept the door open a few inches so we could all breathe. Mark your calendars (and prep your lift tickets) for the free Thursday Kickoff Show, at the base of Palisades Ski Resort in the Plaza, followed by a weekend of music, brews, and mountains with bluegrass and . Watch as Santa arrives at the Depot on a firetruck, enjoy breakfast with Santa, or find him around town for photos! It was not declared a disaster area. I believe 3 Dog Night was on Sunday. Held August 30 through September 1, 1969, at the Dallas International Motor Speedway in Lewisville, the event was produced in part by Angus Wynne III of Wynne Entertainment. at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7fm (WLER - Butler, PA), and as a way to showcase the incredible talent featured on this show in a "Live" setting for music lovers of all genres to enjoy. Concert was great. Okay, so its been 50+years now. The kind Cop obliged! James Brown was among those who appeared Sunday afternoon, followed in the evening by Johnny Winter, Herbie Hancock, B. I think it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Amazing experience and as someone said already, coming soon after the Moon landing, just seemed like America was best place in the World. The Alfred Hitchcock movie Marnie had a brief scene with Sean Connery filmed at Atlantic City race track! LSD festivals! My friends and I all decided to go to Woodstock (where is this Woodstock???) came on. Chartered a bus in Montreal with 50 others and made great memories. No, she was mildly booed after leaving the stage. Panfish tend to be numerous and stunted but are . played their entire 1st album, introducing 16-year-old drummer Mike Shrieve to the world!, as did Chicago Transit Authority, whom most hadnt yet heard of. King got like 5 encores. jeden z nejdle fungujcch DJs na R1, modertor hudebnch poad, hudebn redaktor a promotr. They surveyed the lot of us then asked, You havent got any marijuana in, there do you? Oh no, sirs! .and finally, the last festival of the 1960s. The festival was wildly successful with an estimated audience of 400,000 attending and is since regarded as a key moment in music history . I met Todd Rundgren in the crowd ! After The Doors played, Led Zeppelin. Just the right sized crowd, and needless to say the music was over the top !!!! In May 1969, three months before Woodstock, Gibb and Wright . Easy to do with the hindsight of wisdom that comes with age. I was there and I was told about another bigger festival coming up in a few weeks in upper New York state, but I wasnt given a name. What you need to know. (Photo by Owen Franken/Corbis via Getty Images) It was a 3 day event that captured the spirit of the times: Woodstock. I came expecting to see the Chambers Brothers and Time was tremendous and well done. I remember Joni walking off because no one was listening Hey I realized she sang the verse twice what should I have done yelled Hey Joni you screwed up Such a diva huh? I was there as well, probably more great Bands played there in 3 days than any other festival ever. It was the only performance photo I took, unfortunately. When my boyfriend started talking about doing it all over again and heading to Woodstock, I just flat-out said no way!. [5], Those who attended were provided free campsites, free parking and free firewood. [3] While the Woodstock Music and Art Fair is the most famous of music festivals, few realize that it was just one of dozens in 1969 and that many of the same Woodstock artists performed at those others.. The Goose Lake International Music Festival was the creation of Richard Songer, who in his mid-30s in 1970 bought about 350 acres of farmland to create Goose Lake Park, a "place for the young . It was History. Yes, thats exactly how I remember her set. Guessing you meant Tim Buckley. We then walked the last 10 or so miles, all of which took about 12 hours. Detroit rock historian David A. Carson wrote that "drugs took center stage"[9] at Goose Lake, and that the park was "reminiscent of Attica" because of the barbed wire topped perimeter fence. The promoters stupidly put her in between high-energy rock bands. Crosby, Stills & Nash were originally on the lineup but ended up as a no-show, Nash supposedly had polyps on tonsils (but sang at Woodstock two weeks later). 2022 Traffic Jam'In Title Sponsor . Alan (Blind Owl) Wilson - guitar, harp, vocals. Here are the ones I've found. Questlove. I was REALLY looking forward to her singing and was so disappointed when she walked off (though she did so understandably as the crowd noise was almost unbearable at that moment) that it was the first thing I thought of for years when thinking about this concert. People in the messy field at the Woodstock Music Festival, New York, US, August 1969. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. You can listen to the old AUM material online. Great stuff. I think folks would have calmed down given a little time. Anyway, the best festival I have ever been to. The Goose Lake International Music Festival held August 79, 1970 in Leoni Township, Michigan, "was one of the largest music events of its era",[1] and featured many of the top rock music bands of the period. He threatened to herd alligators toward the crowd, gathered on a grassy field at the Palm Beach International Raceway. The New York City Parks Department and Maxwell House co-sponsored the series. Cool. The Who definitely did not play at Atlantic City. Talk of law suits against Valley State College seeking liability for property damage was bandied about, and, eventually, an ordinance was presented to the City Council that sought greater authority to control such events as the Devonshire Downs Newport 69 Pop Music Festival.. Previous Post Beatles Say Legalize Grass Next Post 1969 Seattle Pop Festival. Only shaky, amateur-shot 8mm silent-film clips are found on YouTube. Id love to see those AC pictures. June 29 August 24, 1969: consisted of six free Sunday afternoon concerts held between June 29 and August 24. Bull Frog Lake Rock Festival was held July 4,5,6,1969 at Bull Frog Lake Trailer Park Oregon City, Oregon. As the stage stated to turn, The Byrds started their set with Turn Turn Turn . atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, "The Forgotten Goose Lake Festival: August 7, 1970", "Goose Lake Ready for Festival: 60,000 Expected for Rock Concert", "Goose Lake memories: Why Michigan's most important rock fest remains an obscure footnote in rock history", "Forty years ago this weekend, more than 200,000 young people gathered for the Goose Lake International Music Festival (With video)", Detroit Metro Times article on Goose Lake Festival, JTV "True Story" documentary on Goose Lake Festival, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goose_Lake_International_Music_Festival&oldid=1118232222, This page was last edited on 25 October 2022, at 20:56. [4], The admission price for the three-day event was $15.00,[4] and entry tokens in the style of poker chips were sold to avoid the counterfeiting of paper tickets. Od roku 1983 do revoluce se zajmm o vemon dostupnou alternativn scnu. My buddy brought a 16mm camera. Largemouth bass, northern pike and tiger musky can be found in the shallow weedy area along the North shore and in the southern arm of the lake. I wanted to see The Moody Blues scheduled for Sunday night. Both Joe Cocker and Santana (mistakenly introduced as the Santa Ana Blues Band) played AC before their big Woodstock breakthroughs, and other giants of rock who would make it to Woodstock Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Canned Heat and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band warmed up there first. Goose Lake Park was built on 390 acres of land,[4] with a budget of $1 million, and was billed as the "world's first permanent festival site". Cool festival! Kept me awake for nearly a day during which I managed to find the New York State Turnpike going north, approaching a roll of toll booths and picking the line that was empty and blasting through it without slowing down. Johnny Winter, Canned Heat, Backwards Sam Firk,Bukka White,Carla and Rufus Thomas, Insect Trust, Fred McDowell & Johnny Woods, Nathan Beauregard Sun Smith and the Beale Street Five, Elder Lonnie McIntorsch, Sleepy John Estes Blues Band, Lum Guffin, The World Greatest Jazz Band, Albert King, The Bar-Kays with Toni Mason, Jo-Ann Kelley, Furry Lewis, Slim Harpo, Rev. Listen on Spotify: Playlist inc. And all I can find is an AP article in The Daily Chronicle from Monday 2 June 1969 whose headline reads: Hippies Take To the Hills. She did a couple of duets with Little Richard at the end, but no Jimi. I was there with a friend! (Related: 'Michigan's Woodstock' transformed Goose Lake . One motorcycle cop was ferrying lightly dressed girls around, sometimes three of them embracing him from the back of his Harley, laughing his head off. Some bad voodoo there. Apparently she was annoyed that she didnt have a captive audience and tested us by singing one verse over again. The Woodstock Festival (a.k.a. I remember all this like it was yeaterday. I was at the Saturday show-lot of B groupsBB King, Biff Rose, Tim Buckley, Butterfield Blues Band, also, American Dream, Jefferson Airplane. I missed AC, got within a few miles of Woodstock. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. "The Happy Together Tour" / The Turtles / Gary Puckett & The Union Gap / the association / The Grass Roots / the vogues / The Cowsills Riverpark Center: . Wherever life has taken you remember those days of our youth. I was there, too and remember Joni very well. They went to the concert, while Janet and I chose to laze on the beach. I had come down from our seats to the stage area at night for Janis Joplin and stayed for Little Richard who closed out Saturday night (80% sure about the night). I camped also with three other car loads of my fraternity friends who talked me into going 2 weeks before I was being drafted into the army. I didnt stay the whole weekend, but it was really amazing. Also, my future wife (who I hadnt met yet) got stuck in the traffic going to Woodstock and turned around and went home. I told my Mum I wanted to go to Woodstock 2 weeks later, and she saidNo more LSD festivals for you!! And yes, I still have my tickets stubs from Days 2 & 3 a little wrinkled, & Priceless! Notts County Football Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. (C) Can you confirm what commenters, and I, remember: The Who played, though not listed on Program or showing up on semi-official Playlists? street vendors and fireworks, live music, artisan booths, food trucks, lake activities, and so much more! He opened the bag which had about 2 bushels of grass wrapped in smaller bags and nothing else. I threw a fit because I wanted to see my beloved Jefferson Airplane. Rose filled in for Joni Mitchell when she started to cry and ran off stage in the middle of her 3rd song because the crowd was not paying attention to her performance. Grass Lake is Jackson county's fastest growing community. she wasnt booed off stage; she was ignored off stage because people couldnt hear her acoustic set (solo piano/vocals)i was very close to the stage when she went on and i could hardly hear her myselfunfortunately for her, she was scheduled during a part of the day with a lot of very loud bands and her sound just got lost. As there was no camping allowed, festival attendees arrived and departed each day. Well I remember this wild weekend very well. But no one had recorded the music. He was running across the roofs and hoods of the gridlocked cars. The bands that stood out to me were; Santana blues band, Chicago Transit Authority & AUM a three piece band that brought the house down with a rendition of Ray Charles, Georgia on my mind, what ever happened to them? Its lineup included, besides jazz, Friday evening appearances by rock groups Jeff Beck, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ten Years After, and Jethro Tull. Earthwork Harvest Gathering - September 16-18. Flying Burrito Brothers (replacement for above), Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA. People climbed up the very tall stadium flagpoles and stuck there heads in the very, very large stadium speakers. My memories are of great shows by Santanta, CTA, CCR and the Chambers Bros. No- Hendrix was not there. TICKETS & INFO. I stayed mostly by the stage. (& Day 2, Aug 2, was my birthday! Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. The Moody Blues were scheduled but werent there. To be ONE with 70,000 on their feet waving the Peace sign for Janis was unforgettable. Woodstock performers: Where are they now? Not so sure. Anybody with memories of the Miami Pop Festival? I mean the Atlantic City Pop Festival. Well not really because it didnt happen. No Woodstock for me! Hendrix. Music, amusement, fitness, community involvement, and charity come together to make Traffic Jam'In a unique and memorable event for all who attend. She seemed very uninterested in performing. Janis Joplin, Sam and Dave, Sly and the Family Stone, Santana, Canned Heat, the Grass Roots, B. : . No lose for me. I remember that. At any rate it shows what a gentleman he was for humouring me so many years later. Outside of Michigan maybe no-one has ever heard of Goose Lake, but it was A Big Deal. Stood a few feet from Janis Joplin before she went on stage. 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