Jimi Hendrix Mesmerizing The Masses

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix stepped onto the stage to play the last bit of the extended final day. However, he played to an audience of 40,000 because the thunderstorms had affected the conditions so badly that the crowd had thinned out. His set was still unforgettable, as he played uninterrupted for two hours, the longest of his career.

His instrumental rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” continues to be one of the highlights of the event. During the political unrest in the United States back then, the tune resonated with listeners and swept over a moment of peace around the festival.