If you're going to talk about music festivals, there's no way the Woodstock festival can't be mentioned. The Woodstock Music and
Art Festival is regarded by many as the most famous and biggest rock festival to ever be held in history. It represented the counterculture of the 60's and the peak of the hippie era. The rock festival was name Woodstock because it was originally planned to be held in the town of Woodstock in Ulster County. The town didn't have any place to accommodate such a big event and it was almost cancelled. Sam Yasgur urged his father to permit the event to be held in their alfalfa field in Sullivan County. It was estimated that 500,000 people would attend the event, however the attendees exceeded the estimated number.
Woodstock is known for three days of non-stop music performances by many of the
famous musical figures of the generation. Originally, it was promoted as three days of peace and music in 1969 but in 1999, it seemed that it became more of a commercial festival. A lot of musicians and fans alike frowned upon the events that took place in the latest Woodstock Festival. The price of the ticket for the festival is 150 and the prices of food are costly as well.
Concertgoers were forbidden to bring their own food and water which forced them to purchase inside. The poor sanitation, lack of food and water and an 88 degree heat became the ingredients to a volatile event. Violence ensued during the last part of the Woodstock when the Red Hot Chili Peppers attempted to perform
Jimi Hendrix's "Fire". Candles were passed around to the crowd but it was used to light up bon fires. Riot ensued and two ATM's were tipped over and destroyed.
