Tag Woodstock

Woodstock legacy

Woodstock’s Enduring Legacy

Nearly a half-century after Woodstock, we take a look at other artists of the era (Peter Max, The Beatles) and how the festival continues to impact American culture.

Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker at his Cocker-iest

None other than Ray Charles gave this British blues man a shout out for absorbing his style – then making it his own. Our list of great Joe Cocker covers reminds us as to how he put a unique stamp on some modern classics.

woodstock at 50

Why Woodstock Still Matters

49 years ago today, a generation came out to play. And Woodstock is still making an impact. In this first of a three-part video series, Wade Lawrence (Director and Senior Curator at The Museum at Bethel Woods) walks us through the nearly miraculous history of the festival-that-almost-wasn’t. Here's the backstory of three days of peace, love, and music with Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and CCR.