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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1989
Page
5
Jim O'Brien of Chicago voices disappointment on a trek to the Woodstock site, saying things have changed and the spit is gone, noting Max Yasgur is dead as part of the sentiment.
The piece recalls Woodstock's lasting mystique and the belief that it can never be recreated. Figures like Mickey Hart and Wavy Gravy discuss the event's spontaneity, the disaster aura, and the era's unique youth culture, noting later concerts failed to match the original's vibe.
Wavy Gravy Hugh Romney reflects on Woodstock and nostalgia for the future. He leads Hog Farm, provided life support at Woodstock, later ran festivals and now operates a California farm with diverse ventures from tent making to an answering service. The group aims for calmer, more responsible living after the 60s era.
Jim Reilly reports on Charles Schulz’s reflections about why Snoopy’s tiny yellow bird was named Woodstock. Schulz says the name was timely and attention grabbing, inspired by the 1969 festival and its feel, with no deeper tribute intended.
Molly McCoy of Syracuse recalls a tearful conversation with an older man who found a new lease on life after Woodstock. Al Campanie, a Syracuse Newspapers photographer, describes approaching the site with a sense of place and a car stuck in a trench. John Gianferra, retired printer, reflects on how the experience reshaped his view of the younger generation and the people who attended the festival.
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