Woodstock

A newer version of Canned Heat is out and about, however;  both the original co-founders of the original Canned Heat have passed.

Not much longer after Woodstock that the Butterfield Blues Band called it a day, 18 years later it would be an early death for Paul Butterfield.

There's only one current member of the band left in the line-up that performed at Woodstock and that Steve Katz (lead singer).

Joan Baez was a big part of the Viet Nam opposition and her music reflected that singing with so much passion in regards to the protection of human rights.

If you, by chance got to see The Band at Woodstock then you witnessed history with that band just by themselves as Robbie Robertson rarely and I mean rarely performs in public.

Richie Havens who opened the gates of the music monster Woodstock with a song he co-wrote, "Handsome Johnny" definitely goes a long way on an artists resume'. Richie has never played for a crowd that large but he has been around the block.

Santana's debut album in 1969 which produced two signature songs, "Evil Ways" and "Soul Sacrifice" was released at the same Santana made an appearance at Woodstock.

The Monterey Festival was the first major rock gathering but Woodstock was definitely the largest and most famous where folks gathered in Sullivan County, New York  on a farm which actually is about 40 miles from the town of Woodstock itself.

Anyone that hears the name Jimi Hendrix most likely thinks right away of electric which is more than just the specialized guitar he used and brought to life by his ability.

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where, in the 70's, we were "enlightened" by great music...and other stuff. From Woodstock, this is Canned Heat doing "Going Up the Country"...

our men and women in uniform, past and present. When you are enjoying a cold one, maybe grilling some steaks at the lake or whatever you are doing this holiday weekend, remember the men and women in uniform that made the sacrifice that gives us the freedom so many of us take for granted...