| Laurel Pop Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Rock,pop, etc. |
| Dates | July 11–12,1969 |
| Locations | Laurel, MD United States |
| Years active | 1969 |
TheLaurel Pop Festival was amusic festival held at theLaurel Race Course inLaurel, Maryland, on July 11–12,1969.
The festival featuredBuddy Guy,Al Kooper,Jethro Tull,Johnny Winter,Edwin Hawkins Singers andLed Zeppelin (on July 11); andJeff Beck,Ten Years After,Sly and the Family Stone,The Mothers of Invention,Savoy Brown andThe Guess Who (on July 12).[1]
On July 12, there was a significant rainstorm which delayed the opening set by two hours. As a result, Savoy Brown did not perform.[2]
Despite its line-up of top flight acts, the festival remains unheralded and somewhat forgotten. It took place one month beforeWoodstock.[3]
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