Woodstock (disambiguation) facts for kids
Woodstock is a name that can mean different things! Most famously, it was a huge music festival in 1969. This festival happened in Bethel, New York, in the United States.
But "Woodstock" can also be the name of people, places, or even other events and things.
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The Famous Woodstock Music Festival
What Was Woodstock?
The original Woodstock was a legendary music festival. It took place over three days in August 1969. Many people came to a dairy farm in Bethel, New York. The festival was all about peace, love, and music. It became a symbol of the 1960s counterculture.
Hundreds of thousands of young people attended. They listened to some of the biggest rock and folk artists of the time. It was a very important event in music history.
Who Played at Woodstock?
Many famous musicians performed at the 1969 festival. Some of the well-known acts included Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young also played. Joe Cocker and Santana were there too. These artists helped make the festival unforgettable. Their performances are still remembered today.
The Spirit of Woodstock
Woodstock was more than just a concert. It was a cultural event. It showed a desire for peace and unity. People shared food and helped each other. Even with huge crowds, there was a feeling of community. It was a time when many young people felt they could change the world.
Other Woodstock Festivals
After the 1969 event, other festivals used the Woodstock name.
- Woodstock '79 was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary.
- Woodstock '89 marked 20 years since the original.
- Woodstock '94 was a larger event with many popular bands.
- Woodstock 1999 was another big festival.
- Przystanek Woodstock is a large annual music festival in Poland. It is named after the original event.
- Woodstock en Beauce is a summer festival in Quebec, Canada.
Woodstock in Music
Besides the festivals, "Woodstock" is also the name of several music albums and songs. These often relate to the 1969 festival.
Albums
- Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More is a live album. It features music from the 1969 festival.
- Woodstock 2 is a second live album from the same festival.
- Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music is a box set. It has many performances from 1969.
- Woodstock: 40 Years On: Back to Yasgur's Farm is another box set. It celebrates the 40th anniversary.
- Woodstock (Jimi Hendrix album) is a 1994 album by Jimi Hendrix.
Songs
- "Woodstock" (song) was written by Joni Mitchell. It was famously covered by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
- "Woodstock" is also a song by Big & Rich.
Places Named Woodstock
Many towns and places around the world are called Woodstock. This is a very common name.
In Australia
In Canada
- Woodstock, New Brunswick
- Woodstock, Ontario
In the United Kingdom
- Woodstock, Oxfordshire, a small town in England. It is famous for Woodstock Palace, a former royal home.
In the United States
- Woodstock, Connecticut
- Woodstock, Georgia
- Woodstock, Illinois
- Woodstock, New York (the town near where the festival happened)
- Woodstock, Vermont
- Woodstock, Virginia
Buildings and Schools
Some notable buildings and schools are also named Woodstock.
- Woodstock Academy is a school in Woodstock, Connecticut.
- Woodstock School is an international school. It is located in the Indian Himalayas.
Other Meanings
- Maupin Woodstock One is a type of glider aircraft.
- Woodstock was also the name of a typewriter. It was invented by Alvah Curtis Roebuck.
See also
In Spanish: Woodstock para niños
