What did Wavy Gravy say at Woodstock?

“We must be in heaven, man,” Gravy shouted to the crowd.

Where is Wavy Gravy from Woodstock now?

Although he’ll turn 80 on May 15, Wavy Gravy works hard at avoiding his own geezer-ness. He continues his work with Camp Winnarainbow, a performing arts camp for kids in Laytonville, California, and the Seva Foundation, the nonprofit group dedicated to curing blindness for people around the world.

What happened to Wavy Gravy and the Hog Farm?

Later years. Today the Hog Farm continues in various locations, including a headquarters in Berkeley, California and a 600+ acre farm in Laytonville, California, known as Black Oak Ranch, which is also home to Wavy Gravy’s performing arts camp for children, Camp Winnarainbow.

Who is Wavy Gravy married to?

Bonnie Beecherm. 1965
Elizabeth Romneym. 1961–1963
Wavy Gravy/Spouse

Who handled security at Woodstock?

Woodstock security was handled by an unconventional band: Wavy Gravy and members of the Hog Farm commune.

Who did security at Woodstock?

Wesley Pomeroy’s
One of the most memorable aspects of Wesley Pomeroy’s career was serving as vice president and director of security for the Woodstock Festival of 1969.

Who was security at Woodstock?

Mr. Pomeroy
As a private consultant, Mr. Pomeroy, who later became a Democrat, was hired as security chief of the Woodstock festival in Bethel, N.Y., where his compassionate handling of hundreds of thousands of music lovers was credited with helping to make the festival the peaceful love-in it became known as.

Where was Wavy Gravy born?

East Greenbush, NY
Wavy Gravy/Place of birth

What happened Bonnie Beecher?

Far from disappearing, Bonnie Beecher married counter-culture icon Wavy Gravy, born Hugh Romney, in 1965. She later became Jahanara Romney, and the couple had a son, Jordan.

What was Wavy Gravy’s real name?

Hugh Nanton Romney
Wavy Gravy/Full name

What is Wavy Gravy best known for?

Hugh Nanton Romney Jr. (born May 15, 1936), known as Wavy Gravy, is an American entertainer and peace activist best known for his role at Woodstock, as well as for his hippie persona and countercultural beliefs. He has reported that his moniker was given to him by B.B. King at the Texas International Pop Festival in 1969.

Who was the audience at Woodstock 1969?

The Woodstock audience was diverse and a reflection of the rapidly-changing times. Some were hippies who felt alienated by a society steeped in materialism. In 1969, the country was deep into the controversial Vietnam War, a conflict that many young people vehemently opposed.

Where was the Wavy Gravy retrospective held?

He had an exhibition, Wavy Gravy Retrospective (1996) at the Firehouse Gallery of Bordentown, New Jersey.

What was it like to be at Woodstock?

Suddenly, there was a half-million weird things against the war and wanting to surf the music and the good vibes — what Abbie Hoffman called the “Woodstock Nation,” and it truly was. 48 HILLS As part of the Please Force, you helped attendees going through bad drug trips in freakout tents at a pop-up Hog Farm.