I thought it was interesting how Woodstock was conducted on a dairy farm. I mean of all the places a rock festival could be held, a dairy farm was chosen! Not only was the festival held at a dairy farm, but the place was a complete pigsty. I honestly have no idea how people were able to stay at the festival as long as they did. I understand that for some it was a political statement, but I think it just turned into a total disaster with all the dirt, drugs, and sex. “What kind of culture is it that can produce so colossal a mess?” (All Shook Up Pg. 188) I could not agree more with this quote, if it were me, I probably would have only stayed for a couple of hours.
Another fact I found interesting was that no one today really compares to the figures that in a sense created rock ‘n’ roll, such as Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, or Smokey Robinson. I think that there are many great artists that have come about since the 60’s, but I do not think that any recent artists have left an impression like the figures of the 60’s. Is it because nothing new or impressionable has come from the artists of today? Some may argue that there are a few artists that have made a lasting impression, and I would agree to a certain degree, but I think a good question regarding recent artists is are these artists going to last 50 more years like Elvis Presley?
That's a good question. I kinda doubt it. Clearly, "Elvis has left the building."
ReplyDeleteBTW, some people stayed at Woodstock because once they were there, there was no good way out (unless they wanted to hike a long ways).
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