He took a job as a freelance photographer for an event called Woodstock. Little did he know his life would never be the same. His photos have frozen the most talked about moments in music history in time for us all.

On this day in 1969, The Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened at Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York. Thirty-two of the best-known musicians of the day appeared during the weekend of music, love, peace, and drugs.

Rock historian Pete Fornatale's new book on Woodstock paints the clearest picture yet of the most important concert event in the history of rock.

Every day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.

Was it a magical musical experience or a muddy mess? Here's a glimpse of what it was like to be there with a few links to some personal memories.

If you could have a front row seat to any sports or entertainment event in history, what would it be?

He wrote one of the most iconic protest anthems of all time, yet all Barry "Fish" Melton really ever wanted to do was practice law.

Just as his star was rising, singer Joe Cocker was falling deep into the bottle. His story of survival will show you it's never too late to change for the better.

Legendary rock photographer Robert Altman documented the essence of the 1960s through his camera lens, and now he's bringing these extraordinary pictures to you.

It's the unofficial playbook for life.

It's a long standing music industry secret. You may think you know the words to your favorite songs, but do you really? Here's a video making the rounds that reveals the true lyrics to the biggest hit by the legendary Joe Cocker.