Woodstock Guitar Gods Create Psychedelic Haven

In August, 1969, the Woodstock Songs and also Art Fair was held at Max Yasgur's ranch in White Lake, NY. The event was billed as "An Aquarian Exposition - Three Days of Tranquility and Music."

The first day of the celebration was devoted to individual. Richie Havens opened up with an appeal for "Flexibility," showcasing his propulsive acoustic strumming. Ravi Shankar induced the audience into a meditative, hypnotic trance like state with a display of Sitar virtuosity.

Day 2 was populated with rock superstars from the psychedelic period. Santana's offering, "Heart Sacrifice," was underpinned by Mike Shrieve's tribal drum solo. Hill drove a "Southbound Train," carried out by Leslie West, a fat male with a fat guitar tone.

Creedence Clearwater Resurgence delivered "Born upon the Bayou," the swamp rock traditional developed by John Fogerty, an attractive gamer who created memorable riffs and crafted downplayed, ariose leads. Pete Townshend and also The Who began with a leisure of the Rock Opera "Tommy," as well as [Obtain_Ourselves_Back_to_the_Garden ﻿exterior concrete paint] ended with damage throughout the anthem "My Generation."

The third day was delayed because of electrical storms. Resuming the show with a flash of British lightning, Alvin Lee of Ten Years After stated "I'm Going Residence," by helicopter. Johnny Winter season rotated J.B. Lenoir's "Mom, Talk to Your Little girl" into a Texas hurricane.

Crosby, Stills & Nash harmonized on the ode to Judy Collins, "Collection: Judy Blue Eyes," as Stephen Stills paintinged an Oriental background in a modal tuning. Paul Butterfield captained a ship shed at sea on "Wandering Blues," with first friend Michael Bloomfield contributing a blistering six string solo.

Closing the celebration with his advanced critical version of "The Star Spangled Banner," Jimi Hendrix changed the nationwide anthem from a celebration of war right into a celebration of tranquility.