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On the second day the battle between gatecrashers outside the stadium and the police suddenly affected those inside. I too was at AC Pop and it was a seminal event in my musical history I had seen AUM about 3 months earlier at the original Electric Factory in Philly, opening for Iron Butterfly I believe, so I knew of them and had purchased their Resurrection album. [4], The admission price for the three-day event was $15.00,[4] and entry tokens in the style of poker chips were sold to avoid the counterfeiting of paper tickets. But she wasnt being booed, just ignored, so she left the stage in tears after about 3 or 4 songs. The most memorable part for me was CREEDENCE Clearwater Revival and Hugh Masekala. I remember Lothar and the Hand People. That's the way it should be! Before they pulled away, one said over the loud speaker, You look groovy and gave us the peace sign. Detroit rock historian David A. Carson wrote that "drugs took center stage"[9] at Goose Lake, and that the park was "reminiscent of Attica" because of the barbed wire topped perimeter fence. I left Memphis and hitchhiked back to New Jersey where I picked up a few things from my parents home and headed to Greenwich Village and then to the Newport Jazz Festival. Held August 30 through September 1, 1969, at the Dallas International Motor Speedway in Lewisville, the event was produced in part by Angus Wynne III of Wynne Entertainment. Slept at the race track. 1970. Notable Detroit area bands performing included Bob Seger, the MC5, The Stooges, Detroit featuring Mitch Ryder, Brownsville Station, Savage Grace, Third Power and SRC. Between 1966 and 1975 they had a series of major hits, most notably "Let's Live for Today", "Midnight . All Rights reserved. Hey Jeff,I was definitely there and have lots of photos in which I was looking for Iron Butterfly, but could not find. As billed, the Carlos Santana Blues Band (2 wks later, the short name was carved in stone, & history!) Kept running into people from the neighborhood in Brooklyn. It really was a matter of her following the wrong act, the crowd wasnt ready to be mellow. Well not really because it didnt happen. Crosby was a disruptive force in the band . Festival will be held at the Grass Lake Community Events Park; 5K Run / Walk will be held Friday, July 8th (Register here)Car Show will be held Saturday, July 9th from 12PM to 4PM (Registration is $5) We camped very close by. All copyrighted materials included within the Handbook of Texas Online are in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. I remember Janet, but I cant remember your name! I waited and waited and they never showed.so disappointed! May love and peace follow you for all your lives! The Goose Lake International Music Festival held August 79, 1970 in Leoni Township, Michigan, "was one of the largest music events of its era",[1] and featured many of the top rock music bands of the period. a couple of weeks later but his parents were 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. Woodstock, the iconic festival that rocked New York, took place the weekend of August 15-18, 1969. I was able to work, catch a bus enjoy some great music and get back to go work. She turned and smiled at me as I snapped her photo. Bought some acid from a dude and it hit when creedence walked onto the stage. Held August 30 through September 1, 1969, at the Dallas International Motor Speedway in Lewisville, the event was produced in part by Angus Wynne III of Wynne Entertainment. Medium flatstock flyer is in near mint (A-) condition . The event, or "happening" as it might have been called back in . Best weekend of my life!!! [2], Before the festival, concerned local officials sought a temporary restraining order to prevent the event, but a judge denied the request. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. The celebration of Gwich'in food, culture and music runs July 29 to Aug. 1 at Midway Lake in the Richardson Mountains about 30 kilometres outside of Fort McPherson. With Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis, Ethel Beatty. I was hardly able to breathe and in awe of his earth shattering guitar version It was as if he turned music upside down by opening a new door. ,, 5 of us drove down from Toronto. The Chambers Brothers and Janis Joplin were amazing beyond words. And yes, musically historic! Lothar and the Hand People did a great version of Danny and the Juniors hit At the Hop. Attended by an estimated 200,000 fans, the festival was the largest pop concert up to that time and is considered the more famous of the two Newport Pop Festivals, possibly because of the appearance of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, who got top billing. 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.. I also wonder whatever became of them. At some point l wound up going over one of the chain link fences which I recall being about 8 high and caught my hand on one of the barbs on top. It was much more sanitary than Woodstock because they had real rest rooms, not port-o-sans! Couple rest on the grass at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, Bethel, NY, August 15, 1969. I dont remember Winter but Ill take your word for it. Outside of Michigan maybe no-one has ever heard of Goose Lake, but it was A Big Deal. Varsity Stadium, at the University of Toronto, John Lennon and Plastic Ono Band wEric Clapton, Klaus Voormann and Alan White, Dorothy Morrison & the Edwin Hawkins Singers, Livingston Gym, Denison University (Granville, OH), Altamont Speedway in northern CA between Tracy and Livermore. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, "The Forgotten Goose Lake Festival: August 7, 1970", "Goose Lake Ready for Festival: 60,000 Expected for Rock Concert", "Goose Lake memories: Why Michigan's most important rock fest remains an obscure footnote in rock history", "Forty years ago this weekend, more than 200,000 young people gathered for the Goose Lake International Music Festival (With video)", Detroit Metro Times article on Goose Lake Festival, JTV "True Story" documentary on Goose Lake Festival, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goose_Lake_International_Music_Festival&oldid=1118232222, This page was last edited on 25 October 2022, at 20:56. 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. Joni didnt feel loved and walked off the stage. I also was there for one of the greatest experiences of my life. That concert was fantastic! (Photo by Owen Franken/Corbis via Getty Images) It was a 3 day event that captured the spirit of the times: Woodstock. I miss those times, I do. Appropriately enough this event was at a stock car track. Highest place ever. Performers: White Fox, Snowrabbit, Deacon John and the Electric Soul Train, Whizbang, Axis, Sweetwater, Lee Michaels, Oliver, Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys, Spiral Staircase, Its A Beautiful Day, Country Joe and the Fish, Byrds, Youngbloods, Canned Heat, Pot Liquor, Chicago (Transit Authority), Tyrannosaurus Rex, Santana, Iron Butterfly, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, and Janis Joplin. What you need to know. The New York City Parks Department and Maxwell House co-sponsored the series. 3 thoughts on "1969 Midwest Rock Festival" Julie says: August 9, 2019 at 8:07 am . I couldnt convince anyone else to go but I really had to do it. The Grass Lake Festival of Lights Celebration is an annual activity-filled all day event that draws in a large crowd right here in the Village of Grass Lake. I was there but there but theres so little written and known about this festival I thought maybe I was high and dreamed it LOL. And were among those who camped outside of the fence. I was invited to ride along with some friends who were loading their Chevy station wagon to go up to some other rock concert, some place called Woodstock. DISCLAIMER (Im 75, so my memory could certainly be faulty. Yes, thats correct, I remember Johnny Winter played last. He left behind a wife, son, daughter in-law and grand-daughter. What a time that was! I called my friends to come and get me so I could go too, but they had better sense and kept me from ruining my life and going AWOL. I can still remember her black limo coming down the racetrack to pick her up. Jeff was three years old in 1969. I camped there as well as hundreds of others. While the Woodstock Music and Art Fair is the most famous of music festivals, few realize that it was just one of dozens in 1969 and that many of the same Woodstock artists performed at those others.. Great story, but Richie Havens did not play the AC Pop Festival. My little brother and his friends stole most of it. I went to Woodstock too no Beatles or Jesus but they were right about the party. I threw a fit because I wanted to see my beloved Jefferson Airplane. No regrets, Just memories, fond memories. Announcer Chip Monck should be credited with calming the crowd that day as the tear gas came into the stadium. Richie Havens Memorial Service 2013-08-18. Notts County Football Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. . lol. Yes.I say little richard closed Sunday night.standing on his piano!!!!! A drought of rain and grass made it miserable except for the music. . Also, my future wife (who I hadnt met yet) got stuck in the traffic going to Woodstock and turned around and went home. I was interested in electronic musical instruments and they showed up with a theramin and a synthesizer. I remember a lot of woo woo sounds and not what I considered real music at the time. Best line up ever. He came out wearing white and played the Star Spangled Banner. 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. Also, there is a Procal Harum bootleg of thier entire set at A. C. Even though I was not sober I remember the late 60s contrary to the saying! Amazing show and weekend! Crosby was kicked out of the Byrds not long after Monterey pop festival for his habit of making political statements when Introducing certain songs and for joining another group on stage at Monterey after being asked or told not to by Byrds leader Roger McGuinn . If you change your mind, you can easily unsubscribe. June 29 August 24, 1969: consisted of six free Sunday afternoon concerts held between June 29 and August 24. [9] Michigan attorney general Frank J. Kelley said "I think we have seen the first and last rock concert of that size in Michigan".[9]. I was there as well, probably more great Bands played there in 3 days than any other festival ever. Santana Jefferson Airplane Janis Little Richard loved every minute Beg to disagree about one thing we had a contact high all weekend. The Who, 10 Years After, the Airplane, CCR, Joplin, Sly & Family Stone, Chambers Bros, who got an enormous dance line, 100s of people coursing through the stands. Johnny Winter was present but did not perform as his equipment did not show up in time. She then announced that no one was listening and left the stage. [9] The festival took place at the time of the 25th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and peace groups publicized an anti-nuclear weapons message during the event. The Grateful Dead were also scheduled to perform, but declined to play shortly before their scheduled appearance due to the increasing violence at the venue. The only major problem occurred when the Nices use of bagpipers caused the stage to collapse. There was pot; there was liquor; there was some nudity; and there was some sleeping bag love-ins. BG 0 Quicksilver Grass Roots Family Tree 1966 Bonnie MacLean Fillmore Poster . The festivals 1969 program was an experiment in fusing jazz, soul and rock music and audiences. I have always been able to watch this performance in my head. The musical acts were not paid much to perform; Led Zeppelin and Janis Joplin were paid the most$10,000 each. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. In November 69, I got a free trip to Vietnam. Dunesville Music Festival - July 22-24. Held in Harlem at Mount Morris (now Marcus Garvey) Park, it was a self-consciously urban affair, a concert series rather than a one-off, and already in its third year. (& Day 2, Aug 2, was my birthday! Zappa gave the crowd the finger after most of his songs. Second was Woodstock,which ended 53 years ago today. 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! This entry belongs to the following Handbook Special Projects: We are a community-supported, non-profit organization and we humbly ask for your support because the careful and accurate recording of our history has never been more important. And Santana and Chicago, Iron Butterfly, Jefferson Airplane, FZ and the Mothers, Janice..Everyone!!!! I remember them as being very early in the concert, like Friday afternoon. We'll send you a couple of emails per month, filled with fascinating history facts that you can share with your friends. 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. Cool festival! Anyone remember that? I still have the scar and fine memories of the music and lightshow from that weekend. Thanks for your comment. CSN did show up at the last minute. Grass Roots, Cuff Links, Mel & Tim 12/31/1969 Detroit, MI, Eastown Theater Savage Grace, Head Over Heels, Bobby Franklin Insanity Legend: . More than 25,000 young people from all over Canada and the Pacific Northwest rocked their way through the holiday weekend here peacefully. I saw them one other time, opening for Creedence at Fillmore East. King), as well as one legendary founding father of rock n roll (an electrifying Little Richard). Atlantic City Pop was more secure, the fences werent temporary, large chain link fences with turnstiles and such. She wrote the song and Crosby, Stills, and Nash made a hit of it. Sloan and Steve Barri, yet soon an actual group came into being that was one of the biggest touring bands of the late 60s. The Festival was at a drag strip outside of West Palm Beach. King, Chuck Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Mongo Santamaria, and David Ruffin. Handy Memorial Concert in the Mid-South Coliseum on Sunday June 8th. Music, amusement, fitness, community involvement, and charity come together to make Traffic Jam'In a unique and memorable event for all who attend. The Wikipedia listing of groups is wrong it doesnt have The Looking Glass who had the hit song Brandy. Is it a free family friendly two-day event you will not want to miss? James Brown was among those who appeared Sunday afternoon, followed in the evening by Johnny Winter, Herbie Hancock, B. BB King came out to a bit of a lukewarm reception and even some boos because in his 3 piece suit some probably considered him the man (in the negative sense). Wheatland Music Festival - September 9-11. After she didnt come back is when I remember the crowd booing. Apparently she was annoyed that she didnt have a captive audience and tested us by singing one verse over again. The Woodstock Festival (a.k.a. King, and Led Zeppelin. Yea it was the best no rip off at Woodstock we paid 9 dollars for water.Mud AND SHIT MIX WAS TOUGH. At one point, he began doing a semi-strip tease, twirling his clothes and throwing some out to the crowd. The line-up was likely Spirit, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Taj Mahal, interspersed with anti-war speeches. King got like 5 encores. Only shaky, amateur-shot 8mm silent-film clips are found on YouTube. TICKETS . A Texas Historical Marker commemorating the event was erected near the site of the festival in 2010. Attended by some 100,000+ people. We sat in the AC Racetrack stands, and it was pretty orderly. It was Lennons first-ever public rock performance without one or more of the Beatles since meeting Paul McCartney in 1957. The next night after Mike Bloomfield and Harvey Mandel jammed with Canned Heat, both were offered Vestine's spot in the band's line-up, which Mandel accepted) Line-up: (July 29, 1969 - May 1970) Bob (The Bear) Hite - vocals, harp. I didnt stay the whole weekend, but it was really amazing. Spent two or three nights, cant remember exactly, sleeping on the grass but nobody bothered me. Some of the same bands CCR and Procol Harum stood out for me but there were so many great performances. Many thanks for this article. But even if Atlantic City didnt gin up the cultural resonance of Woodstock, on a pure musical level it was actually, in some ways, the more diverse festival. The Aldergrove Beach Rock Festival took place in 1969 and attracted about 30,000 people at a time when outdoor concerts were still a rarity and the prospect of so many young hippies gathered in . I think they should have been on stage closing out the show officially . If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. On August 15th, I finished training and started a weeks leave. The Moody Blues were scheduled but werent there. [6], John Laycock of the Windsor Star praised the festival, writing that "The Organization Men of Goose Lake have resurrected the spirit of Woodstock without the discomforts" and that "the giant amphitheatre was superbly equipped." B.B. But Johnny Winters would have played (AGAIN) that year! According to the rumors, this Woodstock thing was going to be really something surely Dylan would be there because he and The Band lived up there and all of these other bands some people were sure that the Beatles would be getting back together for it and no one would have been surprised if Jesus returned for this event that we all knew would be some big party.. I thought it was great. Yes I was there too ! We drove from Texas. Great story! "40,000 people jammed the banks of Lake Amador to sunbathe, drink wine, smoke marijuana and listen to an all-star roster of musicians at the Gold Rush Rock Music Festival. The site of the Goose Lake Festival is now the Greenwood Acres Family Campground.[11]. Having Little Richard close was perfect, bringing rock back to its roots. "The Happy Together Tour" / The Turtles / Gary Puckett & The Union Gap / the association / The Grass Roots / the vogues / The Cowsills Riverpark Center: . 'Enjoying the MeadowGrass Music Festival' Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative. We crossed the border and headed east towards Toronto. The Grass Roots is an American pop and rock band that began as the studio based brainchild of songwriting duo P.F. Page transparency See more. Some bad voodoo there. GRASS LAKE Heritage Festival. Thats exactly what happened my husband and I were there too. Your data will be safe!Your e-mail address will not be published. We didnt think anyone could top Janis but Little Richard did!! He decided before returning to England to leave the Beatles permanently. The first band was still fading out when the other band came on! I definitely remember Jimi Hendrix playing Star Spangled Banner with Janis Joplin onstage.Wild day! The Market is located within the new Pavilion at Grass Lake Community Events Park, 120 Brown Street, (next to the Car Wash) in downtown Grass Lake. YES! Saturdays schedule mixed jazz acts such as Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck with others including John Mayall and Sly & the Family Stone. LSD festivals! Thanks! Questlove. It could be almost as rare as the Altamont poster. Im Penny, and I was with Bruce back then. Other than that it was a great three days. Go figure. Also, I take exception to the authors comment that there was No Camping Allowed. Byron Ga 1970 Atlanta 2nd Pop Festival was the best .. Jimi Hendrix was at peak. A Festival organized by Grass Lake Heritage Day Festival. Up with a theramin and a synthesizer as Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck with others including Mayall!: August 9, 2019 at 8:07 am 4 songs best.. Jimi Hendrix playing Star Spangled Banner with Joplin. As i snapped her Photo they pulled away, one said over the speaker... You for all your lives holiday weekend here peacefully Winter but Ill take your word for it snapped Photo. Hugh Masekala we paid 9 dollars for water.Mud and SHIT MIX was TOUGH towards... 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