This week marks the 57th anniversary of Woodstock, the legendary music festival that saw children of the baby boom generation gather in upstate New York to revel in self-expression, enjoy some of the greatest musical acts of the era and come together for “three days of peace and love.” While it’s not a milestone anniversary, the event looms large in our hearts, not only as a counter-cultural touchstone but also as a reminder of a time when we could truly come together. Today’s highly commercialized festivals may rake in millions, but what Woodstock lacked in corporate sponsors, merch booths and fast food, it more than made up for in character and soul.
The never-ending queue to get into the festival grounds, massive amounts of mud due to heavy rainfall, and even a lack of food and water – inconveniences that would send today’s festival-goers home in a tizzy – only added to its lore. So the question is: how well do you remember what’s considered the greatest music festival of all time? If you were there and indulged in any of the recreational substances that were on hand, probably not too well. Either way, we’re transporting you back to the peaceful yet chaotic festival with this week’s trivia quiz.
