Richie Havens had the honour to open the Woodstock Festival at about 5.00 pm (sources claim that it was exactly 5.07 pm). According to an interview on TV there were originally four songs planned for him. read more
We had seats, but there were people who were packed in like sardines and squished in the aisles; some slept standing up. When we got to the farm, we waited a while for the first performer. And then, of course, out came Ritchie Havens, who was as terrific as the myth has it. read more