And of course he played it at Woodstock two weeks later. AC was the better festival in almost every way, including musically. Hitched a ride to Castor & Cottman in Philly as bud was nowhere to be found. Thanks Jeff for a well written piece.I was there with a few friends for the whole gig.The music was great but the stories that happened all around you were just crazy.I smile every time something pops up about it.It was classic in many many ways. I dont know if anyone els has mentioned this, but on the last day of the festival, on the way to my car, I saw David Peel and the Lower East Side busking outside the stadium. The seats emptied into the concourses and onto the field. [3] The backstage area had a tent where 20 to 30 groupies described as "sizzlers" were available for the performers. Crowds didnt storm the site to make it a free festival. Gave me one of the bags which must have weighed a few pounds. Was there on Saturday. So we watched some of the performances from afar and some on the TV screens in the grand stand. So did Joni Mitchell, who famously skipped the Upstate New York gig, although she probably wished shed passed on this one too: After singing a few tunes, Mitchell complained that no one was listening to her and walked offstage in tears, never to return. But no one had recorded the music. Remember Janis, Cocker & Little Richard. Santanas Soul Sacrifice, Janis and Little Richard, CCR, The Airplane the list goes on. The weekend of the AC Pop Festival, I was in Basic Training at Ft. Bragg. and finally, the last festival of the 1960s. (my hearing is still excellent)Chris Hillman was there with McGuinn 2 original members. The musical acts were not paid much to perform; Led Zeppelin and Janis Joplin were paid the most$10,000 each. Yea it was the best no rip off at Woodstock we paid 9 dollars for water.Mud AND SHIT MIX WAS TOUGH. Discover the best Music events in your area and online No, Im not talking about Woodstock, although that one wasnt bad either. Then came Joni Mitchell (who I wanted to hear) but the crowd was still buzzing and wasnt ready for soft sound. Sept. 1. I thought it was great, except that we had to wait until after noon for the gates to open for each day. Wherever life has taken you remember those days of our youth. The articles first sentence states that hippies and some of the not-so-hip took to the hills during the Memorial Day weekend to follow the Sunrise to Sunset Rock Festival as it moved from Marysville to this tiny King County community, scene of a piano drop last April. Went into town to get more Drambuie where it was forbidden to be on the boardwalk without a shirt and shoes. Thanks for the memories. when I heard airplane was there I knew I had to go. Progressive music was just not her thing though so we wound up leaving before the Jefferson Airplane had even finished. Joni didnt feel loved and walked off the stage. thats because David Crosby left The Byrds 2 years earlier. I was at Atlantic City and saw Janis set. Got to see most of the acts within a year or so of that summer. What was commonly referred to as 'Woodstock' was actually called An Aquarian Exposition in White Lake, N.Y . Designer unknown, poster lists appearances by Jefferson Airplane, Jugerknot, Jimy Holden Trio, Portland Zoo and more (also appeared- (not listed) Sons of Champlin, Ace of Cups and more). B.B. Because I wasnt supposed to be there( I was 17 and grounded) I didnt make Woodstock. July 25, 26, & 27, 1969 State Fair Park, Milwaukee, WI. From the Baltimore Sun: Lost in the smoky haze of 1960s history is The Laurel Pop Festival held in July 1969, which was attended by 15,000 fans and offered an incredible lineup of some of the biggest pop performers of the year. Thanks, Randy Borresen. Apparently she was annoyed that she didnt have a captive audience and tested us by singing one verse over again. Your father is not quite correct. Sponsors About Gallery Car Show Music 5K Vendors Contact . Atlantic City Pop was more secure, the fences werent temporary, large chain link fences with turnstiles and such. I think it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. My girlfriend and I were in Atlantic City that weekend, along with another couple, Bruce and Penny. No one mentioned Miles Davis. Joni leaving the stage, I dont remember who she followed but I do remember it was not a good slot for her that day. 1969 Midwest Rock Festival. I was never aware of this festival prior to this article. Stood a few feet from Janis Joplin before she went on stage. So yeah for 50 minuets he played an incredible set of progressive rock. On Sunday, after all possible tickets had been sold, the promoter announced from the stage that he was declaring it a free festival. Needles to say our reserved tickets were useless; I recall reading about it later and the authorities didnt know what to make of it. Flying Burrito Brothers (replacement for above), Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA. However, she still did a slow number, and the crowd got super noisy again, so she walked off for good. Was 21 and there with 4 others. say that they were scheduled for Friday, but being a huge Steve Cropper fan, I was blown away to see them on the Saturday show. It was mostly the McGuinn/Clarence White show at that point (A great show at that!). I mistakenly thought since there were video monitors everewhere, that it was being videotaped!(Wrong!) Not so sure. (Photo by Owen Franken/Corbis via Getty Images) It was a 3 day event that captured the spirit of the times: Woodstock. Then walked off stage. A band from Michigan, Grand Funk Railroad, was allowed to perform only after the members agreed to play free and pay their own expenses. I had never heard of them. When Zappa ventured into some jazz-tinged material that was unfamiliar to many of us, some of the crowd sitting near by us got pretty rowdy and booed him. The Texas International Pop Festival was the first major rock festival in Texas. Sorry, Cheryl, but Jimi Hendrix wasnt on stage or anywhere near Atlantic City that weekend. The primary complaint from local residents was that the festival participants swam naked in Lake Lewisville. As we pulled back onto the highway, the troopers had their lights still flashing and followed us for a while. Great reading the article & 44 comments above. . Record store owner Dave Bernath remembered, "The band would literally hit their last note, say 'thank you' and 'goodbye,' they spun around and the next band started within a minute in seconds! We stayed only one night because we were completely unprepared and because of the misery factor of everything being water logged. It was History. It should have worked but it just didnt. Music, amusement, fitness, community involvement, and charity come together to make Traffic Jam'In a unique and memorable event for all who attend. It was fortunate that the fence that had been erected to keep the crowd from the field was torn down by the crowd on Friday night. LSD festivals! Please contact the event . She wrote the song and Crosby, Stills, and Nash made a hit of it. Atlanta International Raceway, Hampton, GA, July 12, 1969, beginning on July 12 and running on Saturdays during July and August, the 1969 Forest Hills Music Festival (Queens, NYC) featured a variety of performers including Janis Joplin, Richie Havens, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Johnny Wint, The Doors were billed as the headliner for the third day. Some of the performers were Nina Simone, B.B. For many years, thePhun City rock festival held at Ecclesden Common near Worthing, England from 24 July to 26 July 1970 was considered the first large-scale free festival in the UK. June 29 August 24, 1969: consisted of six free Sunday afternoon concerts held between June 29 and August 24. Great memories that summer! I remember Carlos Santana coming onstage with the band and said This is our second gigthe program says Santana Rock Blues Band.just call us Santanayoull hear from us.but I cant remember the songs CTA(Chicago) played..also Iron Butterfly played In Gadda Da Vida for 35 minutes.it was 19 minutes on the album..fantastic piece,,,,great writing. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It was fabulous music! I also have to say it was the first time that I got to see a Latin,Jazz, rock band called Santana what a great show, one time in my young life age 14 I will never forget! I was there with a few friends. I was there, too and remember Joni very well. 'Enjoying the MeadowGrass Music Festival' Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative. BG 0 Quicksilver Grass Roots Family Tree 1966 Bonnie MacLean Fillmore Poster . [2] It was projected that 60,000 fans would attend the first festival. Farm Block - August 5-7. She was booed off stage. Yea, it totally blew me away. B. Notable Detroit area bands performing included Bob Seger, the MC5, The Stooges, Detroit featuring Mitch Ryder, Brownsville Station, Savage Grace, Third Power and SRC. What a great time. Im guessing the poster is yours, too, Jeff? Savoy Brown, Joe Cocker[3] and Alice Cooper[5] were announced acts that did not perform due to contractual problems. Im English was working at Shelburne Hotel on the Boardwalk and one of the guys had a car. Stayed 36 hours but ran out of brain cells. Jeff was three years old in 1969. If Joni had been there she would probably have complained about the mud and how late thr festivalt was running at Woodstock. Joe Cocker, Mothers, and some others. Unfortunately, he died of a drug overdose years later and the footage is probably lost. All Rights reserved. Great stuff. Earthwork Harvest Gathering - September 16-18. He is also the co-author of 'Shell Shocked: My Life with the Turtles, Flo and Eddie, and Frank Zappa, etc.,' with Howard Kaylan. www.grasslaketrafficjamin.com. I stayed mostly by the stage. The kind Cop obliged! Have fun! All my friends who shared it with me are now mostly just memories of a distant past and a time when we were Young and free. Still some missing from Spotify though! during the concert, I saw a guy walk up to a Cop and ask for a light for his joint. Grass Roots, Cuff Links, Mel & Tim 12/31/1969 Detroit, MI, Eastown Theater Savage Grace, Head Over Heels, Bobby Franklin Insanity Legend: . I definitely remember Jimi Hendrix playing Star Spangled Banner with Janis Joplin onstage.Wild day! Back then it wasnt a cliche song and I think they were the only group there that had a current Top Ten hit on AM radio, which was the standard then. After asking around and auditioning musicians, Kantner and Balin . Camped out nearby and remember the relief with the fire trucks doused the crowd to the oppressive heat. Remember he jumped off stage and landed on his back I was disappointed that she left the stage though. Fishing: Grass Lake has an abundance of angling opportunities. The Atlantic City Pop Festival isn't as well known as that "other" classic rock event that took place that summer. But everyone was good. Chartered a bus in Montreal with 50 others and made great memories. Page created - June 21, 2012. And were among those who camped outside of the fence. Though it was free, it, like the famous Woodstock festival, organizers did not intend it to be so. We were 15. B.B. I remember being on the track when Jefferson Airplane was moving their equipment and also that Inagadadevita that just kept going. Thats exactly how I remember it too, Alby. (I missed the one flight out to go see LefZeppelen @ Torontos ROCKPILE [stayed 4 Hendrix]. I hardly remember anything except the Airplane, one of my all time favorite groups. Johnny Winter jams with The Allman Brothers Band on the ABB Live at the Atlanta Intl Pop Festival set, so Im pretty sure he was there. Saw two people I went to school with . There was pot; there was liquor; there was some nudity; and there was some sleeping bag love-ins. No, I wish the poster was mine. I only can remember seeing CCR and Jefferson Airplane! I remember it raining while Janis was performing and she stepped into a puddle and got shocked. Consequently, music enthusiasts from all over the United States, and from numerous foreign countries, poured into Lewisville to pay the admission fee of $6.50 a day. Medium flatstock flyer is in near mint (A-) condition . DISCLAIMER (Im 75, so my memory could certainly be faulty. And yes, musically historic! Going back we walked some, hitched a ride to the Bethel Greyhound office, slept on the sidewalk until the bus camesound like fun to you? This epic festival is looked on fondly by an entire generation and became a legend of US counter-culture. I had been monitoring the news reports about Woodstock being on again off again so my buddies and I opted for AC Pop. Its NO wonder why Woodstock became so huge. The Chambers Brothers, 5th Dimension, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, The Staple Singers, and Sly & the Family Stone. I was there too. One of my favorite BCB articles yet. Best line up ever. To see the Airplane and CCR alone made it worthwhile. Despite a poor sound system, a lack of food, water, and restrooms, and brutal security by the Hells Angels, it was deemed a resounding success by the attendees and musicians. AMAZING. I was there and it was so much better than Woodstock,in retrospect because it was manageable,we bought water for 9 dollars a bottle.Got to met Paul Butterfield.Did they announce about Woodstock ? After The Doors played, Led Zeppelin. Talk of law suits against Valley State College seeking liability for property damage was bandied about, and, eventually, an ordinance was presented to the City Council that sought greater authority to control such events as the Devonshire Downs Newport 69 Pop Music Festival.. : 3 Days of Peace and Music. ..news from the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. The show featured Iron Butterfly, King Crimson (Robin Fripp and Greg Lake), Jefferson Airplane, Rotary Connection (Minnie Ripperton), PG&E, Rolling Stones, Vanilla Fudge, Janis Joplin and Her Full Tilt Boogie Band, Johnny Winters, and others. In a sense, there was camping, only it was at Wharton Track..adjacent to Lebanon State Forest, just off route 206. As others have noted, there was camping there and it was a colorful scene. Remember walking in bare feet over lfields of broken glass and watching Airplane on the b&w video monitors in the racetrack clubhouse. A bunch of my friends and I rented a Ryder box truck and headed down to Atlantic City from Connecticut. When the festival was first being put together,Led Zeppelin was still gaining momentum. Michael Lang has passed away. . played their entire 1st album, introducing 16-year-old drummer Mike Shrieve to the world!, as did Chicago Transit Authority, whom most hadnt yet heard of. [2] The lead promoter was Richard Songer, a wealthy 35-year-old man who had been successful in the construction business. Handy Memorial Concert. Grass Lake, a once sleepy farming community has grown to be a thriving area with over 6,000 residents, many new businesses, a revitalized downtown and village, a state-of-the-art high school, enlarged elementary and middle school facilities, a new sports and trails park in Grass Lake Township, several new housing developments, a dental center and two medical centers. Anyone remember that? Great times. The festival was hosted and promoted by Tony Lawrence, a New York night club singer. As there was no camping allowed, festival attendees arrived and departed each day. I still have the scar and fine memories of the music and lightshow from that weekend. I was hopelessly hooked on the rock music scene from coast to coast and almost every one of my icons was there. Kev Nichols & Blue Tuesday. Atlantic City, emceed by singer-songwriter Biff Rose, also hosted several quirky acts that never journeyed north two weekends later: a still somewhat unknown Dr. John in his guise as the Night Tripper; the avant-garde Lothar and the Hand People. I think they should have been on stage closing out the show officially . King, Chicago Transit Authority, Tony Joe White, Spirit, Johnny Winter, Sweetwater, Ten Years After, Freddie King, and a virtually unknown British band, Led Zeppelin, all performed during the three-day festival. Maybe at another festival but not that one. I remember AUM rocking the crowd (never heard of them before or after only 3 guys) and seeing their lead guitarist jumping into the crowd in front of the stage. Did Gram Parsons play at that show, then?? Tickets for the Shell concerts will be available at time of performance only. I saw them one other time, opening for Creedence at Fillmore East. News articles at the time often referred to the festival as Louisiana's version of the Woodstock Music and . Interest in the Texas International Pop Festival remained years after the event. Exactly what happened I remember it well, True, age was heckled and booed to tears everyone wanted to hear rock&roll, Not sure what you mean by age was heckled.. Also, there was a trememdous amount of trash in the racetrack building under the seats. 3 thoughts on "1969 Midwest Rock Festival" Julie says: August 9, 2019 at 8:07 am . When they broke into Time Has Come Today, I nearly lost mind. I remember a lot of woo woo sounds and not what I considered real music at the time. I didnt know about a lot of these that summer. I remember that. Rose filled in for Joni Mitchell when she started to cry and ran off stage in the middle of her 3rd song because the crowd was not paying attention to her performance. Like many historic events, claims are often exaggerated. Dont worry if youve never heard of it. At any rate it shows what a gentleman he was for humouring me so many years later. I was one of the fools who climbed the light towers ! Unsurprisingly, it remains the most famous music festival in rock 'n' roll history. From Wikipedia: Throughout much of the festival, a crowd gathered outside the venue and demonstrated against having to pay to hear the acts. This the 8mm film that w. As I was having a fag outside on the sidewalk he came through the door and I mentioned that I had heard him in AC. Standing ovations for all! It was one of the best years. What a time that was! Unfortunately, Iron Butterfly were not the greatest musicians (the only song they could play was Inna-Gada-Da-Vida). I missed AC, got within a few miles of Woodstock. Your email address will not be published. Great Society Hot Tuna 1965 Airplane Pre-History Marty Balin, an aspiring folk singer, forms a 'folk-rock' group with his friend Paul Kantner. Decent weather ( unlike Woodstock). These posts have been wonderful in restoring context to my memories of that weekend. I thought her walking off was cheesy but, I was not that big a Joni fan. Od 10 let se vnuju hudb, he na kytaru a poslechu hudby. I played in an area band called Colorless Rainbow and had to be the best summer of my life! Biff Rose MCd. Select from premium Woodstock Music & Art Festival 1969 of the highest quality. We came late because she was was working that night at the Dairy Barn in Woodbury Heights so we only saw a couple of bands. Angry enough to want to show everyone what he could do with a guitar. Price range $. We camped very close by. It was jammed with people. Learn how your comment data is processed. I always tell people about this festival because it was so awesome. On Saturday afternoon in the blazing heat we stood in line for food and drink. Im pretty sure that Little Richard closed the festival though, with Janis sitting in. I remember it was in the woods not sure if it was a real campground. jeden z nejdle fungujcch DJs na R1, modertor hudebnch poad, hudebn redaktor a promotr. "It was the festival of no sleep," Baton Rouge native Paul Waguespack says. The performers that stand out to me now, after all these years, were Dr. John and the Nite Trippers, Frank Zappa, the Airplane, and Iron Butterfly. Looking Glass didnt have Brandy until 1972 and were definitely not at Atlantic City. Okay, so its been 50+years now. Due to the excessive summer heat, water trucks periodically doused those on the ground; the rest of us baked. I told my Mum I wanted to go to Woodstock 2 weeks later, and she saidNo more LSD festivals for you!! Promotional poster for the Goose Lake International Music Festival. Go figure. I was there and I was told about another bigger festival coming up in a few weeks in upper New York state, but I wasnt given a name. We were sitting in gridlock not movin. Dean Cooksley on Bullfrog Lake Music Festival; AC Smith (aka: . Po revoluci v kvtnu [] December 3, 2022 | 8:00 AM-8:00 PM. It was the embodiment of the free spirit of the 1960s. Those were the days! I was still recovering from that experience 2 weeks later when Woodstock went off. Auction inside Grass Lake Depot; Craft show; Food trucks; Live Music; Petting zoo; Car show * Experience Jackson is not responsible for errors or omissions in the event information. accessed January 18, 2023, Held just one month before Woodstock, The Laurel Pop Festival ended in controversy as rain-soaked fans built bonfires with wooden folding chairs and refused to leave as the concert dragged on into the early morning. Crosby, Stills & Nash were originally on the lineup but ended up as a no-show, Nash supposedly had polyps on tonsils (but sang at Woodstock two weeks later). On August 15th, I finished training and started a weeks leave. Wavy Gravy was there in his WW2 pilot helmet or whatever it was, guiding a car backwards trying to help them and backed them into the pond. A drought of rain and grass made it miserable except for the music. The Doors arrived only minutes before taking the stage and played an extended set (70 minutes instead of 45 minutes) to make up for the missing bands. But for years I wondered, where was the music? Was it possible that the promoters had let millions of dollars worth of sound waves just escape? I was still in high school coming from Virginia, so this was a long time ago. Cool story though. If the fence had been up on Saturday there may have been injuries with the crush of people that would have likely occurred with people trying to get out of the stands onto the field to get away from the tear gas. We went by motorcycle but I recall the pileup of cars at AC International in Pomonawe got through it simply because we were on cycles. 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