With the 50th anniversary of Woodstock approaching, the editor, being of the Woodstock generation, thought the culturally defining music festival deserved a fond remembrance. The occasion was greatly enhanced by correspondence with Jim Shelley, a Notre Dame grad who had not only attended the gathering of 400,000 young people but was still in the area—and a tour guide and docent at a museum there. He and his story gave the piece a strong narrative thread, a personality, and an updating into present time.
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With a provocative title, the content of this piece is well written, interesting and informative. The historical elements are stimulating, and the research contributes to an engaging presentation of music, lyrics, pop, and culture in a flowing, descriptive narrative. The profile leaves the reader wanting to know more about the subject.
