Melanie Dead at 76Melanie Dead at 76Singer hit with “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," which she wrote about her 1969 festival experience.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
John Morris, Woodstock Organizer, Dead at 84John Morris, Woodstock Organizer, Dead at 84He spent decades as a rock concert promoter and served as head of production for the iconic 1969 festival.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
RIP 'Woodstock' LP Cover Star RIP 'Woodstock' LP Cover Star She and her future husband went to the legendary festival on a whim and unknowingly became the center of an iconic photo. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Arnold Skolnick, Artist Behind Woodstock Poster, Dead at 85Arnold Skolnick, Artist Behind Woodstock Poster, Dead at 85He created the iconic image in just a few days. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Woodstock Promoter Michael Lang Dead at 77Woodstock Promoter Michael Lang Dead at 77Producer, manager and sculptor passes after short battle with lymphoma.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Woodstock Photos: 50 Great Shots From the Original FestivalWoodstock Photos: 50 Great Shots From the Original FestivalThree days of music, mud and hippies, told through pictures. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Woodstock Was the Who’s Worst Gig Ever, Says Roger DaltreyWoodstock Was the Who’s Worst Gig Ever, Says Roger DaltreyHalf-century of perspective hasn't changed singer's thoughts on his band's festival show.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Woodstock 50 Has Been CanceledWoodstock 50 Has Been CanceledAfter months of conflict, the troubled festival finally pulls the plug. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Woodstock ’69 Crowd Was Moments From ‘Mass Electrocution’Woodstock ’69 Crowd Was Moments From ‘Mass Electrocution’Scared that 400,000 might die as power cable disintegrated, scared that crowd might riot if the music stopped, festival organizers prepared to take their own lives.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Woodstock 50 Will Go Ahead and ‘Be a Blast’ Insists PromoterWoodstock 50 Will Go Ahead and ‘Be a Blast’ Insists PromoterMichael Lang vows festival will be staged in August despite financial backer’s withdrawal.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Santana and Ringo Starr to Play Woodstock Original Site for 50thSantana and Ringo Starr to Play Woodstock Original Site for 50thFirst acts confirmed for Bethel Woods Music and Culture Festival.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Woodstock 50th Anniversary Festival to Be Held on Original SiteWoodstock 50th Anniversary Festival to Be Held on Original SiteBethel Woods Music and Culture Festival will be “pan-generational music, culture and community event,” organizers say.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty