My thanks to Leo Pando, author of The Illustrated History of Trigger”, for sending me the following information.
MICHAEL LANG, the brains behind the iconic 1969 music festival Woodstock, has revealed that TV and film cowboy ROY ROGERS turned down the chance to end the three-day event. Last night…Lang told an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences panel discussion about the festival movie–also called Woodstock, he wanted Rogers to croon HAPPY TRAILS after JIMI HENDRI’s headlining appearance. He said, “I had this inner dream. I grew up listening to Roy Rogers sing Happy Trails on the radio and I thought, ‘What a perfect way to end the show.’ He was the only artist who turned us down. He didn’t get it at all.”
Source: Contactmusic.com
That last sentence says it all! I’m sure that Dad didn’t get it!!!
By the way, Leo is revising his book on Trigger. The revised edition will have quite a bit more information and a lot more pictures! Be sure to check this website for a release date.
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Looking back it would of been sweet and just the ticket. “Dads” at that time didn’t seem get it and understandable. I was thrilled at the time and if he would of ended the show it would of been the biggest WOW to me. I was such a fan of his as so many (I believe) in the audience were as well. You just blew my mind with happy posting the very thought of this.
Two of the greatest guitar players ever !! That would have been so cool. Five minutes with Roy would have been very healthy for Jimi, to be around that kind of goodness.
Can’t wait for that book on Trigger! He’s on my Roy calendar this month!
Well at least they used at the Great Winter Olympics in Utah.