The 1970 Isle of Wight Festival was held
between 26 and 31 August 1970 at East
Afton Farm an area on the western
side of the Isle of Wight.
Afton Farm an area on the western
side of the Isle of Wight.
It was the last of three consecutive music
festivals to take place on the island between
1968 and 1970 and widely acknowledged
as the largest musical event of its time,
as the largest musical event of its time,
GREATER than the attendance of Woodstock
Although estimates vary, the Guinness Book
of Records estimated 600,000, possibly
700,000 people attended. It was organised
and promoted by local brothers, Ronnie,
Ray and Bill Foulk.
of Records estimated 600,000, possibly
700,000 people attended. It was organised
and promoted by local brothers, Ronnie,
Ray and Bill Foulk.
BBC Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 Mini Doc
A compilation of footage,interviews
and memories of the 1970 I
sle Of Wight Festival.
Artists
Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower
The album documents Hendrix's last
U.K. live performance at the Isle
of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970,
barely three weeks before his death...
The album documents Hendrix's last
U.K. live performance at the Isle
of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970,
barely three weeks before his death...
Rory Gallagher - Gambling Blues
The Who - Pinball Wizard
Free - All Right Now
The Doors - The End
and much more...
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