‘Clusterf**k: Woodstock ’99’: See Trailer to New Netflix Docuseries
The latest retrospective piece on Woodstock ’99 is hitting Netflix in August, and its trailer is now available. The aptly titled Clusterf**k: Woodstock ’99 will premiere on Netflix on August 3….
The latest retrospective piece on Woodstock '99 is hitting Netflix in August, and its trailer is now available.
The aptly titled Clusterf**k: Woodstock '99 will premiere on Netflix on August 3. As expected, the docuseries will explore the festival's notorious legacy, which was anything but the peace and love vibes of the original 1969 event.
Per the trailer's YouTube description, "Woodstock ‘99 was supposed to be a millennium-defining celebration of peace, love and great music. Instead, the festival degenerated into an epic clusterf*ck of fires, riots and destruction. Utilizing rare insider footage and eyewitness interviews with an impressive list of festival staffers, performers and attendees, this docuseries goes behind the scenes to reveal the egos, greed and music that fueled three days of utter chaos."
Clusterf**k: Woodstock '99 is the second project examining the festival. In July 2021, HBO released Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage , which also examined the many failures of the festival.
Woodstock 50 has been a wild ride for months now, and it seems like the wheels are officially falling off with the recent announcements from a number of artists dropping out of the beleaguered festival.
Many have been quick to compare it to Fyre Festival, but that seems rather unfair. Woodstock 50's heart at least seemed to be in the right place, even if that place appeared to be incredibly chaotic.
So, to paraphrase Talking Heads, how did we get here? Here's a comprehensive timeline of Woodstock 50's history.
May 30, 2014: Michael Lang first hints at Woodstock 50.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Woodstock Music Festival co-producer Micael Lang attends a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on August 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
February 11, 2016: Michael Lang says Woodstock 50 plans were "underway" along with potential expansion.
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesWOODSTOCK, NY - AUGUST 08: Producer Michael Lang attends the special screening of "Taking Woodstock" presented by the Woodstock Film Festival at Tinker Street Cinema on August 8, 2009 in Woodstock, New York. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Focus Features)
June 2017 & December 2018: Carlos Santana comments about Woodstock's 50th anniversary plans.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 14: Recording artist Carlos Santana speaks during a listening event for his upcoming album "Africa Speaks" featuring singer Buika at the House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on May 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
January 9, 2019: Michael Lang confirms to 'Rolling Stone' that Woodstock 50 would be taking place August 16-18.
Charles Norfleet/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 18: Michael Lang, co-creator of the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in 1969 attends the Richie Havens Memorial Celebration and Aerial Scattering of Ashes at Bethel Woods Art Center on August 18, 2013 in Bethel, New York. (Photo by Charles Norfleet/Getty Images)
January 30, 2019: Michael Lang discusses new Woodstock details, including "signature cannabis strain."
Brad Barket/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - JUNE 04: Michael Lang attends the "Woodstock 40th Anniversary" Blu-Ray release party at Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square June 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
March 5, 2019: 'Billboard' reports on Woodstock 50 financial, lineup rumors.
Three Lions/Getty ImagesAugust 1969: Pat McLean from Brighton Massachusetts, hangs her head as she waits beside a car at the Woodstock music festival. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)
March 7, 2019: 'Variety' reports more artists booked for Woodstock 50.
Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Robert Plant performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 28, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
March 19, 2019: Woodstock 50 unveils its full lineup, ticket on-sale date.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 14: A plaque marks the original site location as the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival approaches August 14, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. for the most celebrated music festival ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tomorrow. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
April 5, 2019: The Black Keys drop out of Woodstock 50
Alysse Gafkjen/Q PrimeApril 21, 2019: Woodstock 50 ticket sales are delayed due to lacking permits.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 14: Janet Huey holds her original concert ticket as the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival approaches August 14, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. for the most celebrated music festival ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tomorrow. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
April 29, 2019: Dentsu pulls funding, cancels Woodstock 50. Organizers say festival hasn't been canceled.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Woodstock Music Festival co-producer Micael Lang addresses press and attendees during a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on August 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
April 30, 2019: Michael Lang issues statement on status of Woodstock 50, says investors had no right to cancel festival.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Woodstock Music Festival co-producer Micael Lang addresses press and attendees during a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on August 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
April 30, 2019: John Fogerty comments on Woodstock 50 drama.
Craig Barritt/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: John Fogerty performs on stage during the 'Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Presents Collaborating For A Cure - 18th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction' on November 12, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation)
May 1, 2019: Artists not obligated to play, contracts were through original investor. Michael Lang says Woodstock 50 were close to obtaining all of the necessary permits.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 15: A fan flashes the peace sign during the concert marking the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival August 15, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York for one of the most celebrated music festivals ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tonight. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
May 6, 2019: Michael Lang accuses former investors of "illegally" taking $17M
Charles Norfleet/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 18: Michael Lang, co-creator of the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in 1969 attends the Richie Havens Memorial Celebration and Aerial Scattering of Ashes at Bethel Woods Art Center on August 18, 2013 in Bethel, New York. (Photo by Charles Norfleet/Getty Images)
May 15, 2019: Woodstock 50 organizers win court decision, say festival 'is on.'
Three Lions/Getty Images)Visitors to the Woodstock pop festival in New York State climbing the sound tower to secure a better viewing point. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)
May 17, 2019: Woodstock 50 announces new financial partner, but still needs permits.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 14: A painted sign is displayed as the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival approaches August 14, 2009 in Bethel, New York. Babudro said, "It was such a feeling of freedom, to be around a group of people of your same heart, mind and soul." On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. for the most celebrated music festival ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place in Bethel tomorrow. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
June 11, 2019: Woodstock 50 loses venue site, producer partner.
Three Lions/Getty ImagesTorrential rain and thick mud at the Woodstock music festival result in some people removing their shoes to allow them to dry. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)
June 21, 2019: Woodstock 50 applies for new host site.
sevenMaps7/ShutterstockJune 26, 2019: Reports surface that Woodstock 50 organizers hadn't been in contact with booked artists.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 15: A fan flashes the peace sign at the start of the concert marking the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival August 15, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York for one of the most celebrated music festivals ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tonight. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
July 9, 2019: Vernon, N.Y. denies Woodstock 50's festival permit application.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Woodstock Music Festival co-producer Micael Lang addresses press and attendees during a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on August 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
July 11, 2019: Woodstock 50 organizers send plea to fans, ask for help in getting permits for new host site.
Maciej Bledowski/ShutterstockJuly 25, 2019: Woodstock 50 moves to Columbia, Maryland.
sevenMaps7/ShutterstockJuly 25, 2019: John Forgery becomes first artist to drop out of Woodstock 50 after venue change.
Adam Bettcher/Getty ImagesST PAUL, MN - JULY 16: John Fogerty performs at the 2017 Starkey Hearing Foundation So the World May Hear Awards Gala at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on July 16, 2017 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images for Starkey Hearing Foundation)
July 26, 2019: Jay Z, Dead & Company drop out of Woodstock 50. Organizers release artists from contracts.
Craig Barritt/Getty ImagesVIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA - APRIL 27: Jay-Z performs onstage at SOMETHING IN THE WATER - Day 2 on April 27, 2019 in Virginia Beach City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Something in the Water)
July 29, 2019: A mass lineup exodus begins.
Omar Vega/HUBLOT via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 03: In this handout image provided by Hublot Carlos Santana attends the Hublot x WBC "Night of Champions" Gala at the Encore Hotel on May 03, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Omar Vega/HUBLOT via Getty Images)
July 31, 2019: Woodstock 50 is finally canceled
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