Only about 30,000 of the 450,000 were left by the time Jimi awed the peaceful, muddy, and weary fans with his spiritually-vibrant sounds early Monday morning.  After weathering the rain, the mud, three days of non-stop music, the hikes to  fresh water, food, and port-a-potties....they stayed to see Jimi close the Bethel festival. The Hendrix Experience band had recently dissolved in Denver on June 29th with the departure of bassist, Noel Redding, but  drummer Mitch Mitchell  hung in there providing continuity.  Only 2 months later, with only 2 rehearsals, Jimi now jammed on the Festival stage with bassist Billy Cox, a buddy from their Army days in the 101st Airborne Division. Friends Juma Sultan on percussion, Larry Lee on rhythm guitar, and Jerry Velez on congas grooved together taking Jimi's  music to new heights. The Gypsy Sun and Rainbows band became a jamming experiment with people he trusted.  Though transitory, the band brought Jimi to the freedom of expression that characterized his final thirteen months.

	Hendrix's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner was immortalized by photographers, by the Woodstock film and by Woodstock albums. In those early morning hours Jimi jammed, not only with his band, but with the vibe of the Festival. The crowd was at all times peaceful, bonded by a magical brotherly love.  Jimi Hendrix amplified these feelings through his music to close the festival with creative genius.
	His performance is legendary. Jimi Hendrix was soon synonymous with Woodstock.  Amazing, since he was in the company Janis Joplin, Santana, Richie Havens, The Who, Grateful Dead, Credence Clearwater Revival, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and the Family Stone, Mountain, Joe Cocker, Joan Baez and many other renowned musicians for the three day event.  Hendrix was over the top. Hear some of his concert
	Woodstock marked a change in how the youth counter culture viewed American traditions and obedience. The festival was a culmination of  the 1960's crusades for civil rights & personal choice, the musical revolution, and the protests for antiwar.  Jimi's performance embodied all of it.
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	Jerry Velez on congas		Max Yasgur, owner of "the Farm,"on stage