Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music

by Richard Evans and Compendium

Book Overview

This book chronicles the events, the bands, and the incidents that made up that momentous August weekend in the summer of '69. It also traces the history of the bands that performed, what they... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785824979
• ISBN13: 9780785824978
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.9" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

Woodstock Review

I have purchased and read this book. It came in a timely manner, in the condition advertised and I would not hesitate to buy from this seller again. I was not able to attend Woodstock tho I was 19 at the time but it is interesting to read about the event, especially in this book as it deals with the groups that performed, what their careers were like before Woodstock and where their careers went after. An excellent read.

The Best Of Times

I couldn't put this book down. I read it straight threw reliving everything. I highly recommend this book to those who attended and those who didn't. Best book on Woodstock out there!

Visually Stunning and Packed with Woodstock History. Do Not Miss It

The old saying that those who remember the Sixties probably weren't there has been around for a long time, and to a certain extent, it's probably true. For those who attended the muddy mess at Max Yasgur's farm forty years ago today, Richard Havers' new photo history allows you to attend again--and remember it this time. Anyone who knows Richard Havers' books knows that he is not only a music expert, but also adept at putting together a visual treat complete with huge, glossy color photos, vintage memorabilia and little-known facts. Together with his collaborator on the project, the graphic artist Richard Evans (think WHO album covers), Havers has put together a wonderful time-machine of a book, right down to set lists, backgrounds on every band that performed, how Woodstock affected each band's career (for some, like the Grateful Dead, it was one of their worst performances; for others, like Jimi Hendrix, it was a success), even how much each band was payed to play there, this book has it all. Who was the highest-paid band at Woodstock? Who was the lowest-paid? Who made the most of their one hour or two hours of fame? Richie Havens played forever to fill space. The Grateful Dead's heavy equipment broke the swiveling sound stage. Rain threatened performers and spectators alike with electrocution. And yet, when all was said and done, music history had been made. Highly recommended. Five stars. If you enjoy this book, check out 'Rolling with the Stones' by Richard Havers and Bill Wyman.

Wow, Man, Reading the Book Was Almost As Good as Being There, Man!

This being an anniversary year of the Woodstock festival, shelves are bursting with books on that landmark event. A UK import, this Chartwell Books volume is one of the best, an insightful, fair-minded and full-color tribute to those "Three Days of Peace and Music." After a brief introduction to Woodstock, the book details previous music festivals, how Woodstock came to be, travel to the festival, famous Woodstock quotes and brief bios of the performers followed by a day-by-day breakdown of performances, the festival's aftermath, Woodstock albums produced, the mind-blowing 1970 Woodstock movie and Woodstock 1994. The performance listings include a history of the singer/band, a critique of the performance and their subsequent history. To those whose knowledge of Woodstock is limited to the film or albums, WOODSTOCK will be a revelation. Everyone can name the "usual suspects" who performed - Hendrix, the Who, CS & N, Canned Heat, CCR, Ravi Shankar, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Jefferson Airplane, Country Joe, etc. Yet, as revealed in the book, also on the bill were Bert Sommer, Quill, the Keef Hartley Band and Sweetwater; each is duly covered in the daily listings. The amount of coverage given the different performers varies. Jim Hendrix is obviously the 800-lb gorilla of the festival; his listing running to 16 pages and 21 photographs. The Who, by contrast, gets 10 pages; Canned Heat, 3; CCR, 4; Sweetwater, 1; and so on. In short, WOODSTOCK packs a wealth of information and tons of gorgeous color photos into its 256 pages. Reasonably priced at $19.98, it's a fine read to boot. Highly recommended for all those who were there or have an interest. Rock on!