Michael Lang (producer)

Michael Lang
Lang in 2009
Born(1944-12-11)December 11, 1944
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 8, 2022(2022-01-08) (aged 77)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Concert promoter, producer
Known forWoodstock Festival
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Michael Scott Lang (December 11, 1944 – January 8, 2022)[1] was an American concert promoter, producer, and artistic manager who was best known as a co-creator of the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in 1969.[2] Lang served as the organizer of the event,[3][4] as well as the organizer for its follow-up events, Woodstock '94 and the ill-fated Woodstock '99.[3] He later became a producer of records, films, and other concerts, as well as a manager for performing artists, a critically acclaimed author, and a sculptor.

  1. ^ Sisario, Ben (January 11, 2022). "Michael Lang, a Force Behind the Woodstock Festival, Dies at 77". The New York Times. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  2. ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (January 9, 2022). "Woodstock Festival Co-Creator Michael Lang Dies at 77". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference organizer was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Shutler, Ali (January 9, 2021). "Woodstock organiser Michael Lang has died". NME. Retrieved January 9, 2021.