Great British Woodstock : The Incredible Story of the Weeley Festival 1971 by Ray Clark (2017, Trade Paperback)

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It started as a donkey derby, a small local charity event, but when plans for the 1971 Isle of Wight Festival fell through, Clacton Round Table decided to hold a pop concert of their own – a small gig for 5,000 locals. Little did they know that it would become one of the biggest music festivals ever seen in the UK, drawing a crowd of over 150,000 people. The Weeley Festival of Progressive Music has since become part of British popular music folklore. Overwhelmed by the sheer number of those attending, the experience of Weeley would change how outdoor events like this were organised. Rock stars including Rod Stewart and The Faces, Status Quo and T.Rex, accompanied by Hell’s Angels, a rural police force, local volunteers and a complete lack of proper planning, culminated in one of the most.

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PublisherHi-Story Press T.H.E. The Limited, T.H.E.
ISBN-10075096989X
ISBN-139780750969895
eBay Product ID (ePID)233802314

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Book TitleGreat British Woodstock : the Incredible Story of the Weeley Festival 1971
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicModern / 20th Century, Regional Studies, General, Customs & Traditions
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, History, Social Science
AuthorRay Clark
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight22.3 oz.
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width9.8 in

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  • A moment in time never to come again...

    Great that the author Ray Clark has written about this event.Julie Felix,one of the performers at the festival,said it had the feel of a sixties festival(although it took place in 1971)and therefore could be called the last ‘60s festival.It describes a moment in time of people enjoying themselves in the sunshine,making themselves straw igloos and listening to a line-up of all British bands,only slightly marred by fighting between Hells Angels and ‘security’men hired by stall holders(of course it was this that made the media headlines). The author has researched thoroughly the origins of the event which was started rather naively but also in a charming and very British way by members of Clacton Round Table.A licence was granted on the basis of 10,000 people attending-over 100,000 eventually attended.Its fair to say Health and Safety isn’t what it is now! One nice vignette mentions Marc Bolan taking a bath at someone’s house in the village(for which he paid a £1).So no backstage VIP facilities. Justice meted out to the Hells Angels is also thoroughly covered.Being quite local to the event I wondered if the biker gang named the Coggeshall Bastards would make an appearance and indeed they do. I would have liked more information on the running order of the bands and set lists but with the book being so generally well researched I’m guessing that if the author could have provided more information in this area he would have done. Some photos of the bands do not credit the musicians which I would have been of interest(without the musicians there is no festival).A photo of T.Rex does name the musicians but misses out drummer Bill Legend( the only surviving member).But I’m being pedantic and don’t be put of from checking this fantastic book out. I’m looking forward to reading the authors other title about pirate radio.

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  • Good content , great memories

    Just a bit disappointed when a couple of pages dropped out , only 30 pages in. Bought two of these , one as a present for a friend who was also there , hope his doesn't do the same.

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  • Wesley pop concert

    Husband very happy with book brought back memories

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  • Good read for anyone who was there.

    For me it tells the true story of a great part of my life

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  • Excellent Thank you

    Excellent Thank you

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