See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. noun. 1. an apparatus at the end of a railroad car, railroad track, etc., for absorbing shock during coupling, collisions, etc. 2. any device, material, or apparatus used as a shield, cushion, or bumper, especially on machinery.
The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was an event held at Max Yasgur's 600 acre (2.4 kmÂ²) dairy farm in the rural town of Bethel, New York from August 15 to August 18, 1969. Many of the best-known musicians of the time appeared during the rainy weekend, captured in a successful 1970 movie, Woodstock.
The Indian music genius Ravi Shankar was for sure someone very special for the Woodstock festival. He made his first appearance to the western world at the Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967, followed by an invitation from Beatle George Harrison.