Help Rock Hall Get the Woodstock Sign
Your donation is needed
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is seeking donations to match a generous gift which would allow them to bring this iconic artifact from a pivotal moment in rock and roll history.
The Woodstock Music & Art Fair, billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music,” took place on Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm near White Lake, New York in the town of Bethel during August 15-18, 1969, when 32 acts performed in sun and rain to an estimated 500,000 concert-goers. An unprecedented lineup of artists performed, including The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, the Band, Santana, the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Sly and the Family Stone. The accompanying 1970 documentary movie, “Woodstock,” and soundtrack album, along with Joni Mitchell’s hit song, “Woodstock,” recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, ensured that this event would become legendary in the field of popular music and it’s explosive impact has revolutionized modern culture.
The large metal sign for Max Yasgur’s farm was salvaged by a local resident and preserved in his basement for over 40 years. Now an anonymous donor has stepped up to pledge 50% of the cost, if the Rock Hall can raise the other 50%. They are using Kickstarter, and they only have until Sun 8/15 to raise the funds.
You can help by visiting the site, learning more, and making a donation of any kind. You’ll be helping to preserve and important piece of rock and roll history.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/369798483/the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-and-museum?ref=live
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