Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival

1996 NR 2h 7m 7.6

In August 1970 600,000 fans flocked to the Isle of Wight to witness the third and final festival to be held on the island. Besides the music, they also got a look at the greed, cynicism and corruption that would plague the music industry...

In August 1970 600,000 fans flocked to the Isle of Wight to witness the third and final festival to be held on the island. Besides the music, they also got a look at the greed, cynicism and corruption that would plague the music industry for years to come. They also witnessed the final, drugged out performance of Jimi Hendrix in England just two weeks before he would meet a tragic death. When it all was over, the fans view of rock and roll was never the same.

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Info about Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival

Studio(s): Castle Music Pictures, BBC

Originally Released: Feb 21, 1997

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres: Documentary, History, Music