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When Did Richie Havens Compose the Song “Freedom”?

Woodstock 1969 has helped many artists propel their musical careers. One of these artists included Richie Havens. He was the first to perform at the festival and actually came up with his famous song on stage. Musician Richie Havens performed spontaneously in front of half a million people because he had nothing else to play. […]

Why Did John Fogerty Think Their Performance at Woodstock in 1969 was Unremarkable?

Arts & Entertainment, Music & Audio, Rock Music / January 27, 2022

Woodstock was a music festival that featured several artists, showcased their talents, and helped them become famous. But did you know that Creedence Clearwater Revival, a popular band at the time, did not want their documentary to include their set in the first-ever Woodstock festival? John Fogerty, CCR’s frontman, didn’t want their set to be

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