Woodstock or Not? Trivia Quiz

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Woodstock was a music festival held on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, from 15 to 18 August 1969, and attracted an audience of around 400,000 people. Despite facing heavy rain and many logistical challenges including overcrowding, food and medical shortages, the event went off without any major incidents.

Woodstock was later documented in the 1970 film "Woodstock" and a live album. It remains one of the most famous music festivals in history.

A total of 32 acts performed over the four days, with music lasting for around 48 hours in total. Folk artists played a prominent role on the first day. Richie Havens opened the festival, improvising the song "Freedom" when asked to extend his set. Arlo Guthrie performed "Coming into Los Angeles", while Joan Baez, who was six months pregnant at the time, closed the first night with a mix of folk and protest classics, including "We Shall Overcome". Melanie was also on the bill with songs like "Beautiful People".

The second day was dominated by rock bands. The then relatively unknown Santana played an electrifying set, including "Soul Sacrifice". The Grateful Dead's performance was marred by technical problems, while Creedence Clearwater Revival played a late night set including "Born on the Bayou". The Who performed a complete rendition of their rock opera "Tommy".

Psychedelic and soul-infused acts also made an impression. Janis Joplin and the Kozmic Blues Band played songs such as "Piece of My Heart" and "Ball and Chain". Sly and the Family Stone fired up the crowd with "I Want to Take You Higher" and Jefferson Airplane took to the stage early Sunday morning with "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit".

On the final day, Joe Cocker gave a famous performance, including his rendition of The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends", and Ten Years After played an extended version of "I'm Going Home". Blood, Sweat & Tears brought a jazz-rock fusion sound, playing hits such as "Spinning Wheel". Jimi Hendrix closed the festival on Monday morning with an iconic set reinterpreting "The Star-Spangled Banner" in his signature guitar style.

Simon & Garfunkel, Jethro Tull, The Rolling Stones, Procul Harum, The Doors, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa and Led Zeppelin (the wrong answers in this quiz) were all invited but declined for one reason or another.