Hippies
The name derived from “hip,” a term applied to the Beats of the 1950s, who were generally considered to be the precursors of hippies. Name a Beat
Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac
Which iconic blonde actress, and rumored lover of President John F. Kennedy, was found dead in her bedroom August 5, 1962?
Marilyn Monroe
What year did Woodstock take place?
1969
Where was Woodstock 1999 held?
Rome, NY
Between 1957 and 1978 some 100,000 young people from the United States and western Europe traveled overland through Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, or Greece to Turkey, India, Morocco, Iran, Afghanistan, or Nepal to seek drugs, enlightenment, adventure, or something “exotic.” This trek was known as?
The hippie trail
What famous band arrived from England to the U.S. in February 1964?
Beatles
How many acts performed at the event?
1969
Songs include send me on my way, ecstasy, and beautiful people
Rusted Root
This 1969 film reflected hippie values and aesthetics
Easy Rider
This bluesy rock singer was discovered at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.
Janis Joplin
Who was the first official performer of Woodstock?
Richie Havens
Songs include Freak on a Leash, Falling away from me, Blind
Korn
The first “be-in,” called the Gathering of the Tribes, was held in
San Francisco
Who landed at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in a well-known Walt Disney movie from 1964?
Mary Poppins
Which band performed the song “Turn On Your Lovelight”?
The Grateful Dead
Songs include weapon of choice, right here/right now, praise you
Fat Boy Slim
The first ____________ was held in 1970, and many participated in teach-ins that educated listeners in the importance of environmental conservation.
Earth Day
Which actor won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird?
Gregory Peck
This group's second public appearance was at Woodstock
Crosby, Stills, and Nash
Songs include killing in the name, bulls on parade, testify
Rafe Against the Machine
This group was hired to provide security during a free concert at Altamont Speedway, which went terribly awry
The Hells Angels
What was the name of the conflict in 1961 in which CIA-trained forces tried, but failed to invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro?
Bay of Pigs
Who was the last performer of the event?
Jimi Hendrix
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are members of this band
The Insane Clown Posse