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   European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 16, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Janis Joplin died of a drug overdose in 1970, St. Thai was then Joan Baez still sings for causes. Joe Cocker 20 years ago. A cml Hendrix died of a drug overdose the year alter Woodstock. Where Are they now by Larry Mcshane associated press a though much has been made of the Woodstock generation s aging the heroes Olathe festival Are Lor the most part doing no what they did  the order they Appeal on a Monument at a Yascur s farm Here Are the performers at Woodstock and what became of them. Richie havens still performing still an activist. Currently on a 20th anniversary Lour with several other Woodstock veterans Arlo Guthrie the son of legendary Folk Singer Woody Guthrie is still performing. Joan Baez her activist work continues unabated. She appeared at live Aid. In 1987, she released her memoirs and 3 voice to sing with and a new album. Recently in july Baez performed at the Prince s Trust Chanty concert in Birmingham England Joe Cocker his career took off after Woodstock. Still performing nominated for an Academy award in 1983 Lor up Vitier we belong his duet with Jennifer Warnes for the movie. An officer and a gentleman Cocker recently completed a european tour Ravi Shankar the sitar player who introduced George Harrison to Eastern music is still performing he is 69 Janis Joplin died on ocl 4,1970, of a drug overdose she was 27, Jimi Hendrix died on sept 18,1970. Of a drug overdose he was 27, Johnny Winter the original and Only Albino blues guitarist enjoyed his greatest Success after Woodstock still playing credence Clearwater revival broke up in october 1972. Lead Singer John Fogerty s latest Solo release was 1986 s Eye of the Zombie. Mountain split in 1972. Guitarist Leslie West released a Solo album last year he recently poured Europe As part of the night of the guitars concert. Bassist Felix Pappalardi was shot and killed by his wife in april 1983. Santana the band has nourished for two decades with a variety of line ups a Carlos Santana retrospective titled Viva Santana. Was released last year toured Europe earlier this year. John Sebastian also on the 20th anniversary tour. His last hit was 1976 s theme Lor the television series we come Back Keller his name is misspelled on the Woodstock memorial plaque As  the who Singer Roger Daltrey guitarist Pete Townshend and bassist John Entwistle Are on a 25th anniversary tour ending a seven year Layoff. Drummer Keith Moon died of an overdose on sept 7.1978 he was 32 canned heat broke up in 1976 two of its founders died guitarist Al Blind owl Wilson on sept. 3,1970, and vocalist Bob the Bear Hite of a drug related heart attack in april 1931 the grateful dead touring in the United states again this summer a new album is due in september from the band  has repeatedly called its Woodstock performance mediocre. Keyboardist Ron Pigpen Mckernan died of a liver ailment in May 1973. He was 27 Paul Butterfield blues band the pioneering White blues band started the blues explosion of the 1960s and broke up in 1972, Butterfield died on May 5, 1987, of a drug overdose. He was 44. Sly and the family Stone despite a Brilliant Woodstock set the group s Success was Short lived by 1973, their heyday was Over. Leader Sylvester Stew Art has been plagued by drug problems and last released an album in 1983 the Jefferson air plane after years of in fighting personnel switches lawsuits and a divorce the air plane reformed this summer with original members Grace Slick Jorma Kaukonen Jack Casady Paul Kantner and Marty Balin. The band the Only act whose members lived in Woodstock. They disbanded after Tho last Waltz m 1976. Pianist Richard Manuel committed suicide on March 4,1986 its other members Are still performing. Crosby stills Nash and Young reunited last year Lor american dream their first studio album since 1971 s Dejavu All four continue to perform separately and together. David Crosby detailed his drug addiction last year in a Best Selling autobiography Long time gone. Blood sweat and tears their string of hits ended abruptly in 1971. They have continued to play with and without vocalist David Clayton Thomas. Melanie her career slowed Down after such Early 70s hits As Brand new key. Also on the 20th anniversary tour and has an album due out this year ten years after guitarist vocalist Alvin Lee s band disassembled in May 1975. Reunited this year with new up. About time their first in 15 years. During split. Lee has been performing while bassist Loo Lyons keyboardist Chick Churchill and drummer Rick Lee have stayed in music producing engineering and managing. Ten years after performed at festivals in Europe last summer. Sweetwater the los Angeles group released three albums and broke up in 1971. Lead Singer Nancy Nevins do Jongh is now a Short Story writer Shana a the 50s revival band has enjoyed continued Success including a Brief network television show since Woodstock. Their Lour schedule includes shows in Las vegas. The incredible string band the scottish group mixed Indian music with Rock n  split in the mid-70s. Although co Leader Bruce Williamson still performs in los Angeles. Country Joe and the fish the stars of the Woodstock movie and soundtrack album split after the festival. Country Joe Mcdonald is on the 20th anniversary tour. Page 16 the stars and stripes wednesday August 16,1989  
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