Barry Silverstein

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The pre-cursor to Woodstock had many musical firstsRock enthusiasts consider the Woodstock Festival of 1969 the greatest rock festival in history. But two years earlier, the Monterey International Pop Festival, also known as “Monterey Pop,” happened. It is considered by many to be the inspiration for Woodstock. Monterey Pop took place in June 1967, sandwiched between January’s “Human Be-In” and the “Summer of Love,” both occurring in San Francisco.

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Member-only storyAPRIL CHALLENGE: LIVE ALBUMSThe live performances on “Wheels of Fire” are unmatchedBarry Silverstein·FollowPublished inThe Album Cafe·3 min read·--Left: Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton of Cream. From an undated publicity photo. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons. Right: Wheels of Fire album cover. Credit (U.S.): ATCO RecordsI unintentionally pre-empted Buddy Gott’s April Challenge (“Favorite Live Albums”) when I wrote about Eagles Live in March.

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Member-only storyDAY IN HISTORY-APRIL 4, 1968Celebrated civil rights leader dead at age 39Barry Silverstein·FollowPublished inDay in History·3 min read·--Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, during which he delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech, calling for an end to racism.

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Member-only storyTroubled by turbulence, CSN(Y) still had a remarkable runBarry Silverstein·FollowPublished inRock On·5 min read·--Left: CSN debut album. Right: CSNY debut album. Credit: Atlantic RecordsCrosby Stills & Nash (CSN), with the later addition of Young (CSNY), is widely credited with being the first folk rock “supergroup.” What does that mean exactly? It’s when musical artists who are already successful, either on their own or within another group, join together to form a new group.

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Member-only storyDAY IN HISTORY-MARCH 31, 1968“I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President.”Barry Silverstein·FollowPublished inDay in History·3 min read·--U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announcing to the nation that he will not run on March 31, 1968. U.S. government photo.