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Who played at the Isle of Wight Festival 1969?
The 1969 Isle of Wight Festival was held on 29–31 August 1969 at Wootton Creek, on the Isle of Wight. The festival attracted an audience of approximately 150,000 to see acts including Bob Dylan, the Band, the Who, Free, Joe Cocker, the Bonzo Dog Band and the Moody Blues.
Who performed at the Isle of Wight festival in 1970?
In 1970, a line up over 5 days included (amongst others) Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Doors, Joni Mitchell, Supertramp, Leonard Cohen, Joan Baez, Chicago, Procol Harum and played to over 600,000 people.
What major music festival happens in 1969?
Woodstock
Woodstock, in full The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, the most famous of the 1960s rock festivals, held on a farm property in Bethel, New York, August 15–18, 1969.
Was the Isle of Wight festival bigger than Woodstock?
It was the last of three consecutive music festivals to take place on the island between 1968 and 1970 and often acknowledged as the largest musical event of its time, with a larger attendance than Woodstock. Although estimates vary, Guinness World Records estimated 600,000 to 700,000 people attended.
What happened at the Isle of Wight festival 1970?
Jethro Tull: Their set is featured on Nothing Is Easy: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970. During Sunday morning the audience were entertained by a rehearsal/sound-check by Jethro Tull. Jimi Hendrix: Performed in the early hours of 31 August with Mitch Mitchell on drums and Billy Cox on bass.
Who played at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1969?
The 1969 Isle of Wight Festival was held on 29–31 August 1969 at Wootton Creek, on the Isle of Wight. The festival attracted an audience of approximately 150,000 to see acts including Bob Dylan, the Band, the Who, Free, Joe Cocker, the Bonzo Dog Band and the Moody Blues.
How big was the first Isle of Wight Festival?
The very first festival was held at Ford Farm on the 31st August and the 1st September 1968. With around 10,000 attendees, it was very small in size when compared to how many people attended the Isle of Wight festival these days.
Did Bob Dylan perform at the Isle of Wight Festival?
Shunning the Woodstock Festival, held near his home in upstate New York, Dylan was initially reluctant to perform his comeback show on the little-known Isle of Wight.
Did King Crimson ever appear at the Isle of Wight Festival?
King Crimson did not appear. Amazing Grace by The Great Awakening. The theme music of the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival