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How did the marketing of Woodstock lead to a 500,000 person flash mob in the pre-digital era? (lemmy.world)
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[–] nobleshift@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Oh there is a non-fiction book you need to read that explains all of Woodstock, named Barefoot In Babylon by Bob Spitz

Fascinating read. 10/10 recommend.

Woodstock was meant to be a recording studio and the concert was just supposed to kick it off. Then shit got out of hand, long long before the concert, and shit getting out of hand.