WOODSTOCK - 08/16/1969

BETHEL, NY - U.S.A.

Note: The Doors are never formally booked to play Woodstock.


Venue Address: Yasgur's Farm - Bethel, NY
Promotion: Michael Lang/Artie Kornfeld/John Roberts/Joel Rosenman
Event: Woodstock

Also Performing:
Various

Info:
-Woodstock takes place over four days from August 15th to 18th, 1969.
-The Doors are invited but never formally booked to play Woodstock on August 16th.
-The Doors are refusing to play large outdoor festivals during this time period.
-A run of bad outdoor festival gigs in Seattle, WA and Eugene, OR from the previous month likely influence The Doors decision not to perform.
-John Densmore personally attends Woodstock and appears at the side of the stage during Joe Cocker's performance on August 17th.

JOHN DENSMORE AT WOODSTOCK:

The Doors - John Densmore At Woodstock 1969 - Screenshot
John Densmore Appears On Stage During Joe Cocker's Performance At Woodstock - August 17th, 1969.


ARCHIVE/MEMORABILIA:


PROMOTER'S BAND LIST:

The Doors - Woodstock 1969 - Band List


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