Woodstock, History, Location, & Facts
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Woodstock, the most famous of the 1960s rock festivals, held on a farm property in Bethel, New York, August 15–18, 1969. It was organized by four inexperienced promoters who nevertheless signed iconic acts such as Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, the Who, and Janis Joplin.
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Woodstock, New York - WorldAtlas
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Woodstock, New York - Wikipedia
Woodstock Music and Arts Festival. Woodstock Festival, Bethel, NY August 15, 1969
Historic Resources — Woodstock History Center
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Woodstock 1969 tried for a diverse crowd. It didn't work
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5 Crazy Facts About the Woodstock Music Festival
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Woodstock: Photos From the Legendary 1969 Rock Festival
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Woodstock History, Facts & Performers
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Woodstock Music Festival Site (U.S. National Park Service)
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How Woodstock Changed The Little Town Of Bethel, N.Y. : NPR
Woodstock - Wikipedia
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Woodstock 1969 - Artists, Lineup & Festival
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Woodstock 69: A farm, a festival, 50 years and counting