Jimi Hendrix - Star Spangled Banner / Purple Haze

By Dan Stever in 1960s on

In 1969 the single most influential event in music history, of ever, hands down, imho, happened. Woodstock. Woodstock was a music festival held from August 15 to 18, 1969, on a farm 40 miles southwest of the town of Woodstock, NY. It was known as "3 Days of Peace…

The Beatles - I want to Hold Your Hand

By Dan Stever in 1960s on

When I think about the history of music, some of the most significant bands or performances, the very first thing that comes to mind is The Beatles. I do not think there is any other single band that created such a large impact on music and culture as they did.…