At the end of Woodstock ’99, the festival had descended into full-blown riots and hooliganism. Memorably, the Red Hot Chili Peppers concluded the festival by playing Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire,” inspiring scores of actual fires to be set all over the grounds. For those who were there, this nightmarish...

In the aftermath of Woodstock ’99, there were reports in the media about widespread sexual harassment and assaults. A combination of factors—including lax security and an environment that encouraged unbridled machismo—made the festival a dangerous place for women Host: Steven Hyden Producers:...

A group of friends from Connecticut took a road trip to Woodstock ’99 in search of music, adventure, and a great party. The most excited person in the group, a 24-year-old man named David DeRosia, wanted to be in the mosh pit for Metallica. But on Saturday night, his Woodstock ’99 experience took...