Woodstock Festival Photos from 1969: From Eccentric Spectators to Spellbinding Performances from Iconic Singers

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Saved by the Tent

The crowd turnout of more than 400,000 people at Woodstock exceeded expectations and preparations, and indeed, there are people everywhere you look. Even while this image only captures a tiny portion of the Woodstock crowd, it still conveys a message of readiness and preparation.

We can distinguish individuals who arrived at the event with a clear strategy from those who may have just winged it and attended on a whim, letting fate guide them. But fate couldn’t have done much guiding once the heavens opened and the hot, dry day swiftly became wet. At least the attendees who brought tents at least showed some foresight.

Fringing it Up

In the ’60s, clothing with fringe was in, and well-known musicians like Jimmy Hendrix only served to boost its appeal. We hope you didn’t think that fans wanting to look like their favorite celebs is just a trend that started with this generation because it’s been a thing since the beginning of time.

In any case, our young lady with the frizzy bob appears to be having a blast. And we’re going to guess that Hendrix influenced her attire, which you’ll see in upcoming photos. She must have been quite a fascinating sight with her long fringe and tiny beads dancing in the wind.

Janis Joplin and Some Liquid Courage

At Woodstock, Janis Joplin embodied the era’s bohemian fashion, looking chic and confident in a tie-dye getup. She was one of the most eagerly awaited performers at the festival, but the magnitude of the crowd completely overwhelmed her. Her nerves were probably not helped by the long wait she had to undergo before taking the stage.

It makes sense why she decided to take matters into her own hands while using booze as a source of courage. When Joplin hit the stage at 2:00 on Sunday morning, she was not in top shape because she had spent most of the day backstage getting rather ripped.

Saved by the Tent

The crowd turnout of more than 400,000 people at Woodstock exceeded expectations and preparations, and indeed, there are people everywhere you look. Even while this image only captures a tiny portion of the Woodstock crowd, it still conveys a message of readiness and preparation.

We can distinguish individuals who arrived at the event with a clear strategy from those who may have just winged it and attended on a whim, letting fate guide them. But fate couldn’t have done much guiding once the heavens opened and the hot, dry day swiftly became wet. At least the attendees who brought tents at least showed some foresight.

Smile for the Camera, Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia looks just like a ’60s kid with his full beard, tresses, and round-colored eyewear. And that smile betrays a man who is content with life’s situations. Of course, you’d be pleased if you were the frontman and lyricist for a group as well-known as the Grateful Dead.

Garcia, though, was not at all pleased with how his band performed that Saturday night at Woodstock. Poor Garcia had no idea that things could go wrong when he stood for this picture before his performance when technical issues and massive amounts of LSD turned what could have been a fantastic evening into a nightmare.

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