Woodstock co-organizer Michael Lang useless at age 77 – Dancing Astronaut
by: Sami Weisband
Jan 10, 2022
Following a hard-fought battle with a uncommon type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Woodstock Music and Artwork Honest co-founder Michael Lang handed away on January 9 at 77 years of age. He’s survived by his spouse Tamara, their sons Harry and Laszlo, and his daughters LariAnn, Shala, and Molly.
Lang attemped to host a Woodstock fiftieth anniversary occasion in 2019, however after an exorbitant collection of obstacles together with artist cancellations, permits, and manufacturing points, the pageant was cancelled.
Lang and his co-planners anticipated a crowd of 100,000 individuals for the 1969 pageant, however had been as a substitute joined by upwards of 350,000 attendees. The occasion was free for all and promoted “three days of peace and music,” in line with unique flyers. With a lineup that includes Janis Joplin, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, and extra of music historical past’s most beloved figures, Michael Lang’s legacy will ceaselessly be ingrained within the hearts and minds of music lovers from all walks of life.
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