Atlanta Pop Festival (1969-1970)

Spanning the fourth of July celebrations of 1969 and 1970, the Atlanta Pop Festival, predated Woodstock and was an astounding collection of musical acts and personalities from a very different time. Some noteworthy performers were: Janis Joplin, Canned Heat, Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers Band, Jimi Hendrix, Jethro Tull, BB King, Johnny Winter, Spirit, Grand Funk Railroad. Click here to go to this comprehensive site that chronicles the weekend through photos and stories of this legendary festival.

Jimi Hendrix at the festival performing “Stone Free” and “The Star Spangled Banner” on July 4, 1970 amidst festival fireworks: