On May 29th, 1969, Crosby, Stills and Nash released their debut album! This record showcased the immense talents of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. With standout songs like “Marrakesh Express” and “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” the album climbed to the top of the charts, peaking at #6 on the US Billboard Top Pop Albums Charts. Steeped with its rich harmonies, thought-provoking lyrics, and the musical genius of three iconic artists, CROSBY, STILLS & NASH continues to be cherished by fans to this day. Pictured are the trio performing at Woodstock ‘94, courtesy of Getty...
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Spotlight on Tim Hardin! Hardin took listeners on a journey through time and space during his performance at Woodstock in 1969.His performance was pure magic, leaving an indelible mark on the iconic festival. Notable songs performed included “If I Were A Carpenter” and “Reason to Believe,” songs that captured the spirit of the ’60s. This April is also the 57th anniversary of his album, TIM HARDIN 2, making this artist spotlight even more...
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Blind Melon performed a mesmerizing set at Woodstock ‘94. As Grunge took hold of the ’90s, this band rode the wave, producing numerous hits that still float through FM airways today.“Blind Melon were at the height of their powers in ’94, having scored a massive crossover hit with ‘No Rain’ the year before, propelling their self-titled debut album into the Top 20 of the Billboard chart. The video for ‘No Rain’ and its “Bee Girl” become unavoidable on MTV, and was followed up by high-profile tours with Neil Young, Guns N’ Roses and the Rolling Stones.” -DIFFUSER(Photo by Henry Diltz/Corbis via Getty...
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Remembering the great Ravi Shankar on his birthday today. Today we’re celebrating the life and legacy of the master of North Indian Classical Music. Shankar’s music transcended borders and influenced many of our favorite musicians (including The Beatles). Ravi notably performed at Woodstock ‘69 and advocated for the purity of music over associations with drugs and countercultures. Photo: Getty...
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Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers on stage at Woodstock 94 in Saugerties, New York on August 14, 1994. (Photo by Gabe Palacio/Getty Images) Spotlight on the Red Hot Chili Peppers! These funk-rockers played not one, but TWO Woodstock festivals! Pictured is the group performing at Woodstock ‘94. The group would go on to release their cult-favorite album ONE HOT MINUTE just a year later in 1995. As we continue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock 1994, drop your favorite song they performed that night in the comments! Photos: Getty...
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