Make Way for the Mountain
Amidst gurus and folk singers, the hard rock band Mountain’s presence might seem unconventional. Leslie West, adorned in a fringed vest and showcasing impressive facial hair, injected a unique edge into the festival’s soundscape with his roaring, deep voice and masterful guitar playing.
Mountain’s performance holds significance beyond Woodstock. Many music experts attribute their influence to the development of heavy metal, a genre that would flourish in subsequent decades. This convergence of styles exemplifies the festival’s broader narrative: a collision of musical genres and ideologies defining the era’s dynamic and transformative spirit.
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