Melanie Dead at 76Melanie Dead at 76Singer hit with “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," which she wrote about her 1969 festival experience.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
John Morris, Woodstock Organizer, Dead at 84John Morris, Woodstock Organizer, Dead at 84He spent decades as a rock concert promoter and served as head of production for the iconic 1969 festival.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
RIP 'Woodstock' LP Cover Star RIP 'Woodstock' LP Cover Star She and her future husband went to the legendary festival on a whim and unknowingly became the center of an iconic photo. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Woodstock Photos: 50 Great Shots From the Original FestivalWoodstock Photos: 50 Great Shots From the Original FestivalThree days of music, mud and hippies, told through pictures. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Woodstock Was the Who’s Worst Gig Ever, Says Roger DaltreyWoodstock Was the Who’s Worst Gig Ever, Says Roger DaltreyHalf-century of perspective hasn't changed singer's thoughts on his band's festival show.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Proud Mary’ at WoodstockListen to Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Proud Mary’ at WoodstockJohn Fogerty explains why his band didn’t appear in iconic festival movie as release of live set approaches.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Woodstock 50 Denied PermitWoodstock 50 Denied PermitThe town of Vernon, N.Y., has rejected Michael Lang's application to hold festival at local racetrack.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Woodstock 50 Cancelation ‘Just More Rumors’ Says FounderWoodstock 50 Cancelation ‘Just More Rumors’ Says FounderMichael Lang offers no reason why ticket sales have been put on hold.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Woodstock Co-Founder Denies Anniversary Event Is in TroubleWoodstock Co-Founder Denies Anniversary Event Is in TroubleMichael Lang responds to claims that lack of lineup announcement indicates financial problems.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Woodstock Co-Founder Reveals Plans for 50th Anniversary FestivalWoodstock Co-Founder Reveals Plans for 50th Anniversary FestivalMichael Lang said more than 40 acts will celebrate in Watkins Glen, N.Y.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Original Woodstock Organizer Plotting a 50th Anniversary FestivalOriginal Woodstock Organizer Plotting a 50th Anniversary FestivalFifty years after the original Woodstock, modern festival-lovers might get the chance to partake in three more days of peace and music.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
HALF A MILLION STRONGHALF A MILLION STRONGIronic festival had been experienced eight months earlier by a crowd that was "half a million strong," as the song goes.Dave SwansonDave Swanson