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Especially if that story is Woodstock.

On The Road To Woodstock — Members of the American youth subculture generally termed 'hippies' walk along roads choked with traffic on the way to the large rock conert called Woodstock, Bethel, New York, August, 1969. Sometimes likeminded motorists give them rides in or on their vehicles. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Gary Maurer reveals the personal epiphany he experienced at Max Yasgur's farm while covering the festival for WCBS.

Plus, he remembers the early days of newsradio.

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