4. Kris Kristofferson's appearance at the 1969 NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL was a big break for him. It was arranged by Johnny Cash who had been impressed by Kristofferson's landing in a helicopter on Cash's lawn and handing him a demo tape.
I guess that's one way to get heard. If I'd have done it, I would have been arrested.
5. LIVE AID begat FARM AID. Bob Dylan was performing at the Philadelphia stage of the huge event to benefit starving people of Ethiopia when he said he hoped some of the money would go to help the American farmer. Event organizer Bob Geldof said Dylan's request "was crass, stupid and nationalistic."
Two months later, the first FARM AID concert took place in Champaign, Illinois.
6. U2s performance at LIVE AID went a long way toward launching the Irish band to stardom. Lead singer left the stage for a two minute dance with fans that angered his bandmates so much they asked him to quit.
He didn't.
I've Never Been to a Big Festival, But Did Go looking for Woodstock in Woodstock, Illinois Back in 1969. I Didn't Find It. --DaCoot
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