#Download video woodstock 1999 riot how to#

#Download video woodstock 1999 riot how to#

I don't know how to object against content, but there is one specific fact which I feel is incorrect: And if 500 police arrested only seven people, as the article states, that doesn't quite sound like the situation rises to the level of a riot, does it? - Blainster 11:17, (UTC) Reply No water.WRONG On the other hand indoors nightclubs typically use one per 100-150 patrons. 212.99.193.74 23:05, (UTC) Reply It is in the right range compared to large sporting events such as football or baseball games, which hire perhaps one security person per 500 attendees. I don't really have experience, but it rather seems a little few to me. This sounds as if one policeman for 400 people at a concert would be a lot of security. The promoters may have anticipated some degree of rioting and chaos, or may have simply taken precautionary measures necessary for any large gathering of people.' 'About 500 New York state policemen were hired for security. While there were problems and things were over priced, it was not as bad as this article would have you believe. I was in the crowd and can say it was indeed a very dire situation.Īnd I very much agree with the assessment that this article is far too negative.

The fires started again and then the audio tower fell. The crowd got the hint and calmed down a bit, so the band returned for a few more songs, but it didn't last. The Chili Peppers left the stage in protest against the starting of the fires, which I thought was a very appropriate reaction. The Chili Pepper performance was indeed and long one, though the firs actually interrupted it- they did not start after it. Looking forward to it! -The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.219.227.6 ( talk) 01:53, 7 March 2007 (UTC). That's kinda the idea, isn't it :P - 212.99.193.74 23:06, (UTC) Reply Woohoo! Two years and counting, boy this is going to be a great article Patik. No mention of the bands or anything facts, just a lot of terrible things. Wow, this article is unbelievably negative and no doubt written by someone who wasn't there. please don't post anything in the article unless you know its true.īy the way, the part about problems during red hot chili pepper show might need a grammar-check. Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment Ībout that Red hot chili pepper show, its NOT 45 minutes long, where did you get that information? please let me know, cause its wrong.

28 Woodstock doesn't have to be part of American History.

26 something on profit/losses, costs would be good.

17 Moby and Fatboy Slim shows not correctly located.

12 Image copyright problem with Image:RATM - Burningamp.jpg.

4 500 policemen for 200.000 visitors above average?.3 Wrong facts about Red hot chili peppers show.1 Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment.“…This show was supposed to representative of the new generation, the generation that was soon to be penned “The Millennial” Generation. This ruthless profit driven mindset, paired with poor planning by the organizers, set up Woodstock ’99 to burn like the tinderbox it had set itself up to be. Those were the prices in 1999, for this show. That being said, the average consumer at Woodstock ’99 would encounter $12.00 bottles of water, $15.00 slices of pizza, three days of oppressive heat with little to no respite, and consistent ads and marketing for necessary items that were in short supply (including medical aide). We’re going to try and make a profit on this one.” He told reporters, “You can have a Woodstock, and it can be a safe and secure environment. Promoter John Scher, who’d lost money on the last Woodstock celebration, was determined not to repeat past mistakes. The bottom line dictated this shows success to these parties. For the investors and corporate sponsors, Woodstock ‘99 was supposed to be a very consumer driven music celebration, as many music festivals had begun to focus on profit over the art and the fan base.