☮️Artist Spotlight ☮️ The Incredible String Band (ISB) was a pioneering British psychedelic folk group from Edinburgh, Scotland. The band’s music showcased innovative instrumentation and experimentation, earning them a significant following. Paul McCartney even hailed 5000 SPIRITS as his favorite album of 1967. The band played during the second day of Woodstock. 📸: Getty...
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Did you know that the Bethel Woods Center was recently voted one of the best music museums in the country by USA Today readers? It’s true! The Woodstock exhibits at the Bethel Woods Center are up there with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Johnny Cash Museum! Photo courtesy of Getty...
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In April 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival became the first official booking for Woodstock. Only weeks before, the band released their hit song “Proud Mary,” which peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. “Once Creedence signed, everyone else jumped in line, and all the other big acts came on.” -DOUG CLIFFORD, drummer of CCR. Listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival live:...
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! 💚🍀 Did you know that guitarist Henry McCullough was the only Irishman to play at Woodstock? He was helicoptered in to perform with Joe Cocker and the Grease Band, then they all left to continue their own tour. Photo courtesy of Getty...
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Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️ There were many iconic female artists that took the stage at Woodstock, who’s legacy still has left a mark on musicians and fans to this day. Pictured above are the amazing Melanie Safka, Cynthia Robinson and Rose Stone, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Joan Baez, and Nancy Nevins. Take a look at an article about the women of Woodstock! To read, visit: https://found.ee/WomenOfWoodstock Photos courtesy of Getty Images and Henry...
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Sly & The Family Stone fun facts: ⭐️Bassist Larry Graham is credited with inventing the slap bass technique ⭐️The band is one of the first mainstream bands to have a racially integrated male and female lineup ⭐️Three members of Sly & The Family Stone are actually related! Sly Stone’s brother and sister are Freddie and Rose Stone, the guitarist and backing vocalist for the band ⭐️Larry Graham is Drake’s uncle To listen to Sly & The Family Stone: The Woodstock Experience, visit...
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