🎸✨ THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY
18 August, 1969
HENDRIX CLOSES WOODSTOCK WITH LEGENDARY SET
On August 18, 1969, Jimi Hendrix took the Woodstock stage at dawn and delivered one of rock's most iconic performances. His distorted, feedback-drenched rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' became an instant symbol of the Vietnam War era — raw, rebellious, and unforgettable.
""'Scuse me while I kiss the sky.""
— Jimi Hendrix
Follow @lyrics for your daily music fix
1August 18, 2026 251
