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Woodstock was a music festival that was produced by Artie Kornfeld, Michael Lang, John Roberts, and Joel Rosenman. Woodstock was held on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, beginning on August 15th, 1969 and lasting until August 18th. (The Woodstock Festivals) The original goal of the producers was to raise money and promote the opening of their music studio and to raise money for the development of a rock and roll resort. (The Woodstock) The producers promoted the event as “Three days of peace, love, and rock n’ roll.” (The Woodstock) Over 400,000 people attended the event. (The Woodstock) This paper will briefly discuss some of the performers, the symbolism, and the legacy of Woodstock.
Woodstock symbolized many things to the entertainers and attendees of Woodstock. The year that led up to Woodstock was a very difficult one for the United States. There were many protests and struggles regarding the Vietnam War, the assassination of Martian Luther King Junior, women’s rights, and gay and lesbian rights. (Doyle) The festival represented the coming together of the younger (baby boomer) generation. Woodstock symbolized the acceptance of one another and the goal of peace, both in regards to the war and at home.
Janis Joplin was one of the performers at Woodstock. She was born on January 19, 1943 in Texas. (Janis) She had a difficult time fitting in at school once she became a teenager. She was teased and bullied, which led to her rebellion. Janis loved music from a young age, and enjoyed singing in her church choir. As she developed her own taste in music she gravitated towards blues and jazz. (Janis) Once Janis graduated from high school she enrolled in college, however, she spent more time drinking and ...

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