War opponents gathered at Woodstock in 1969 to experience “3 days of peace and music.” Woodstock captured the American anti-war spirit. Jimi Hendrix played his famous rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner on his electric guitar. His performance captured the agony of war with the harrowing sound of bombs exploding and jets colliding within the song. Although Woodstock was a music festival, the event consisted of anti-war expressions. Musicians like Country Joe sang their anti-Vietnam protest songs to audiences. The impact of the anti-war movement shaped the music of artists and changed the face of Rock and Roll