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Four months before the festival, organizers found the first band to sign up to play. Creedence Clearwater Revival became the first act to sign a contract for the event, agreeing to play for $10,000. Once Creedence signed, other big-name acts signed up as well.
Interestingly enough, their set was not included in the documentary or soundtrack. John Fogerty felt as if the band’s performance was subpar, but four tracks from the event were included in the 1994 commemorative box set of Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music.
Richie Havens was the first performer of the event. But, he was never supposed to be the opening act.
