Woodstock Festival Trivia

The Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in 1969 marked the end of the 1960s hippie movement, featuring 32 major acts over three days. Despite logistical challenges, including a massive crowd and poor weather, the event remained peaceful and became a defining moment in rock history. Originally a profit venture, it turned into a free concert due to unforeseen circumstances, drawing nearly half a million attendees. Woodstock's legacy continues to influence music and culture.

What event marked the symbolic end of the Summer of Love?

• The Altamont Free Concert

• The Monterey Pop Festival

• The Beatles' last concert

• Woodstock Music and Arts Festival

Which artist was NOT mentioned as performing on Friday, August 15th at Woodstock?

• Jimi Hendrix

• Tim Hardin

• Arnold Guthrie

• Joan Baez

On which day did Jimi Hendrix perform at Woodstock?

• Monday, August 18th

• Friday, August 15th

• Saturday, August 16th

• Sunday, August 17th

What was the original expected attendance for Woodstock?

• 500,000 people

• 450,000 people

• 100,000 people

• 50,000 people

What major logistical issue did Woodstock face?

• No sound system

• Lack of performers

• Overwhelming crowd size

• Insufficient security

Who were the entrepreneurs that financed Woodstock?

• Michael Lane and Artie Cornfield

• Joel Rosenman and John Roberts

• Max Yasgur and Tim Hardin

• Ravi Shankar and Joan Baez

What was the initial purpose of Woodstock before it became a free concert?

• A profit-making venture

• A charity event

• A political rally

• A private party

How many births were recorded during the Woodstock festival?

• Three

• One

• None

• Two

What was the estimated crowd size by the time Jimi Hendrix performed?

• 100,000 people

• 200,000 people

• 300,000 people

• 400,000 people

What is Woodstock often considered in the context of rock and roll history?

• A political protest

• A quintessential moment

• A financial failure

• A minor event