Woodstock

Attila · 2009-08-18T13:43:35+00:00

Shalom You know the old saying "if you remember Woodstock ....you most probably weren't there" , Well here is a guy who was there and has photos to prove it, He is South African, David Marks... Woodstocker extraordinaire and writer of the song " Master Jack" which was a hit in SA and the USA, some ....er' 45 years ago.... The Story goes that he borrowed money to go to Woodstock and ended up working with the sound crew.......imagine that !!!!! David Marks Background and a 3rd Ear Music Summary - 1960's to date David Marks in the 3rd Ear Music Archives 2003 Underground at 19, Grootvlei Gold Mines, Springs 1963 Music Director, Producer & Archivist of 3rd Ear Music since 1970. David Marks started his music career underground - literally speaking - writing & recording songs in the Gold Mines. He spent nearly 5 years in Welkom, Grootvlei, & Springs. Played bass for various Rock'n Roll bands - from Witbank Technical College in 1961 to the Free State Gold Mines until 1967. While working underground he wrote a number of songs that became international hits - most notably MASTER JACK, MR. NICO & HEY MISTER. His many bands included gigs with HARRY POULOS & DAVEY JAMES in Durban in 1967 & as a solo folk singer on the 3 month cycle (Cock-Tale Lounge & Bar Room Balladeer circuit) 1967 to 1969 - 4 Seasons, Totum & The Astra in Durban; Nite Beat & the Troubadour Jo'burg. read more http://www.3rdearmusic.com/index.html Enjoy

Bob-Dubery

Tokai SA wrote If I'm not mistaken the PA used at Woodstock landed up in South Africa, Soweto I think...I think it was some sort of donation....that's what I'm told.

The guy who built the Woodstock sound system donated the system to Dave Marks' company 3rd Ear. The "Woodstock bins" were used for several events in SA from 1970 onwards - including the first Free People's festival and several events in Soweto.

Tokai-SA

Bob Dubery wrote
Tokai SA wrote If I'm not mistaken the PA used at Woodstock landed up in South Africa, Soweto I think...I think it was some sort of donation....that's what I'm told.
The guy who built the Woodstock sound system donated the system to Dave Marks' company 3rd Ear. The "Woodstock bins" were used for several events in SA from 1970 onwards - including the first Free People's festival and several events in Soweto.

Actually Peter Hanmer, PJH is his GF member name, is the guy who told me...he was correct, again. ?

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