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Music

Remembering the terror and mayhem of Woodstock ’99

Bad times — Violence, fires and price gouging: two decades on, photographer Mike Schreiber unearths his archive from the festival, revealing a portrait of Gen X at its worst.

Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography

The 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, in pictures

Peace and music — American photographer Henry Diltz uncovers his archive of shots from the legendary music festival, now over half a century old.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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