David Crosby Calls Woodstock 50 Organization ‘Grubby’
He reveals he backed out privately before event collapsed, while Country Joe McDonald says promoter was “unbelievably rude.”
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The Women of Woodstock
A look at the iconic fest’s female performers, a small percentage but powerful presence.
Couple on Woodstock Album Cover Is Still Together
Subjects of iconic 1969 photo didn’t know it had been taken until they saw it on LP sleeve the following year.
Woodstock 50 Was Doomed 7 Months Ago, Promoter Admits
Michael Lang is taking responsibility for the "biggest factor" in the festival's failure.
The Zombies ‘Certainly Intend’ to Perform at Woodstock 50
As the festival scrambles to assemble a new lineup to accompany its new venue, at least one band seems willing to perform.
John Fogerty Is First Artist to Quit Woodstock 50
No previously announced musician is contractually obliged to appear at festival in new location.
Woodstock 50 Rescued, New Location Named
The troubled festival will move forward with a new home.
Listen: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Proud Mary’ at Woodstock
John Fogerty explains why his band didn’t appear in iconic festival movie as release of live set approaches.
Woodstock '69 Crowd Was Moments From 'Mass Electrocution'
Scared that 400,000 might die as power cable disintegrated, scared that crowd might riot if the music stopped, festival organizers prepared to take their own lives.
Woodstock 50 Denied Permit
The town of Vernon, N.Y., has rejected Michael Lang's application to hold festival at local racetrack.
Woodstock 50 Loses Venue and Second Backer, Seeking New Home
Troubled anniversary festival has 66 days to reorganize production, sell tickets and stage show.
Woodstock 50 Artists No Longer Contractually Obligated to Perform
Despite this, founder Michael Lang insists he's "committed" and "not stopping" preparations for the festival.