Acid Blues (Slight Return): The music of Jimi Hendrix continues to strike a chord.

The article focuses on Jimi Hendrix's iconic performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock on August 18, 1969, and its cultural significance. It details the historical context of the national anthem, including its origins and the events surrounding its adoption as the official anthem in 193...

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Publicado en:American Scholar Vol. 95; no. 1; pp. 88 - 96
Autor principal: MCMANUS, JAMES
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Phi Beta Kappa Society Winter2026
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