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Woodstock 1969: The Setlists

Summary by NYS Music
56 years ago, Woodstock brought together more than 400,000 faithful music-loving hippies from all walks of life, for three days of peace and music. Some of the most notable moments of the festival are easily remembered – Joe Cocker belting out “With a Little Help From My Friends;” The Who performance of (most of) Tommy at 5 in the morning; Janis Joplin singing “Piece of My Heart;” Richie Havens opening the festival up with a tone-setting perform…
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The Woodstock Festival, rather than bringing together a generation of musicians who would completely change the musical scene of the time – Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, The Who and Jimi Hendrix – this event, which took place from August 15 to 18, 1969, became an icon for American culture, specifically for those who faced the Vietnam War, professing love, peace and music in the best hippie style. What was happening in 1969? In essence, 1969 was one …

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NYS Music broke the news on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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