Legacy Podcasts

Woodstock co-founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman talk about how the festival helped to close the generation gap, at least for a while. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now – Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny Winter feature their classic 1969 albums plus the […]

Joel Rosenman, Michael Lang and Richie Havens recall how Woodstock came to be filmed for the movie that helped to bring the Woodstock Experiece to many corners of the world.

Pete Fornatele and Richie Havens look back on the legdendary set by Jimi Hendrix, most notably, his performance of the Star Spangled Banner.

Woodstock stage and lighting director Chip Monck and the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart remember the Dead's set and the notorious rain storm. Music in this piece includes the rare Woodstock recording of Grateful Dead's "Dark Star" included on Rhino's 6-CD box set "40 Years On - Back to Yasgur's Farm."

Woodstock stage and lighting director Chip Monck remembers the logistical mess backstage and how he came to be the festival MC. The segment includes live Woodstock music by Jimi Hendrix and Sly & the Family Stone.

Richie Havens continues his memories of opening up the 1969 Woodstock festival.

Longtime NY radio personality Pete Fornatale remembers how he covered Woodstock for WNEW-FM, including the festival ad he read on the air. Interesting to now hear how people bought tickets in those simpler times.

This episode is two actual minutes of peace & music, as Country Joe McDonald remembers how the general vibe at Woodstock helped to diffuse what would be fighting words at a normal rock concert.

Guitarist Johnny Winter talks about playing the blues and sleeping on a pile of garbage at Woodstock, between clips of his blistering set at the 1969 festival.

Legendary studio engineer, Eddie Kramer, talks about recording Woodstock in 1969, as well as his remixes for the new Woodstock Experience releases. Carlos Santana and members of his band laid in some new overdubs earlier this year to correct errors in the original audio footage, finally allowing for the release of the previously-unusable tracks like "Evil Ways."

Our 9th episode features the music of Crosby Stills & Nash, and comments by Graham Nash. More of Nash's thoughts on the late 60s singer/songwriter movement can also be heard in our Carole King podcast.

Woodstock festival founder Michael Lang remembers how he came to book the then-barely-known Santana for the 1969 festival. Carlos Santana adds his own thoughts about the era.

2 MINUTES OF PEACE AND MUSIC - part 7 features Janis Joplin's performance at Woodstock, with comments by Big Brother & the Holding Company guitarist Sam Andrew and Janis biographer Myra Friedman. Janis, herself, speaks through live clips from her memorable Woodstock set.

Sly & the Family Stone singer/keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham conclude their Woodstock memories with their thoughts on hanging out with the other musicians back stage. Their live at Woodstock clips include "Everyday People," "I Want to Take You Higher" and "Dance to the Music."

Our fifth episode includes the first of two doses of Peace and Music with members of Sly & the Family Stone. Singer/Keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham remember what it was like when they arrived on site and performed late through the next sunrise. Their live at Woodstock clips include "Sing a Simple Song" and "You Can Make it if you Try."

Paul Kantner from Jefferson Airplane looks back on his Woodstock experience "you tell your grandchildren about," and what Patti Smith calls "the community of rock & roll." This episode also features the Airplane's live Woodstock performances of classics like "White Rabbit" and more.

Our third Jayhawks podcast episode features Gary Louris and Mark Olson reflecting on a pivotal moment in their history - when Olson quit the band after Tomorrow the Green Grass, and Louris moved on with a new lineups for three more albums - Sounds of Lies, Smile and Rainy Day Music. Producer Rick Rubin also comments.

Woodstock opening act Richie Havens remembers what he calls “the first American people’s festival,” and his favorite onsite interview scene from the Woodstock movie. A clip of Havens’ anthem “Freedom” is also featured. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now – Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone […]

Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman look back on their crash course in festival organization when the crowds were much larger than they expected. You’ll also hear clips of Arlo Guthrie and The Who live at Woodstock in 1969. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now – Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, […]

Woodstock festival founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman kick off the 2 Minutes of Peace & Music series with their memories of what inspired the original event.