370 – Richie Havens, Woodstock Festival, Bethel, NY, 1969 - Elliott Landy - Retroactv Merch Inc.

370 – Richie Havens, Woodstock Festival, Bethel, NY, 1969 - Elliott Landy

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This classic image by Elliott Landy captures Richie Havens commanding the stage at Woodstock in August 1969, shortly after stepping in as the festival’s opening act. The photo shows Havens in motion—guitar front and center—his posture both grounded and intense, projecting soulful energy into the record crowds gathered in Bethel. Landy’s frame freezes that moment when Havens improvised what would become his signature “Freedom” riff, setting the tone for a generation .

The scene pulsates with the raw spirit of Woodstock—endurance, freedom, and unity—all reflected in Havens’ performance. Through Landy’s lens, we feel the narrative of an artist who turned an unscheduled opening into a defining musical moment. This photograph is a visual testament to Shinnecock heritage, folk soul, and the power of live, heartfelt music .

Artist: Elliott Landy
Medium: Printed on 100% Cotton Rag Paper using archival inks.
Signed: Hand-signed by Elliott Landy
Style: Music Photography / Cultural Documentary

A Moment in Music History, Signed by the Eye Who Saw It

Every Elliott Landy print comes with this official backing — a record of its origin, location, materials, and legacy. It’s more than a print. It’s a documented piece of rock and roll history, captured through the lens of one of the era’s most iconic photographers. Printed on archival, 100% cotton rag paper and hand-signed by Elliott himself, each piece is a testament to the artist’s vision and the cultural moment it preserves.

Elliott Landy — The Eye of the Woodstock Generation

Elliott Landy was one of the first photographers to treat music photography as fine art — and the world followed. His iconic portraits of Bob Dylan (Nashville Skyline), The Band (Music From Big Pink, The Band), Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison (Moondance), and Jim Morrison helped shape the visual identity of some of the most important records of the 20th century. As the official photographer of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, his work became inseparable from the ideals of the era — peace, rebellion, and raw creative freedom.

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