Anthems: Jimmy Hendrix

On this day 40 years ago, the Woodstock musical festival was kicking off in Bethel, New York. Jimi Hendrix's wailing guitar riff on the Star-Spangled Banner stood out among the many iconic performances of the fest.

Updated Apr. 25, 2017 2:03PM ET / Published Aug. 15, 2009 8:21AM ET

On this day 40 years ago, the Woodstock musical festival was kicking off in Bethel, New York. Jimi Hendrix's wailing guitar riff on the Star-Spangled Banner stood out among the many iconic performances of the fest.