Goose Lake and the Stooges

The Detroit News
Iggy and the Stooges, 1972.
Iggy and the Stooges, 1972.
Mick Rock, Sony Music
The contents of Jim Cassily's box of recordings from 1970's Goose Lake International Music Festival, including James Gang, Third Power, Flock and the Stooges.
The contents of Jim Cassily's box of recordings from 1970's Goose Lake International Music Festival, including James Gang, Third Power, Flock and the Stooges.
Joshua Rogers
A box of tapes labeled Goose Lake contained unheard performances from the 1970 rock festival, including a pivotal performance by the Stooges.
A box of tapes labeled Goose Lake contained unheard performances from the 1970 rock festival, including a pivotal performance by the Stooges.
Joshua Rogers
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
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Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
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Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
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Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
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Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
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Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
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Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
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Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
Goose Lake International Music Festival, August 7-9, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan.
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As concert goers wait for the rock music to begin, a group takes part in a blanket toss at the Goose Lake International Music Festival near Jackson, Mich., Aug. 9, 1970. Here a young woman gets tossed in the air. The crowd, numbering around 200,000, seemed to enjoy the three-day event which was free of incident.
As concert goers wait for the rock music to begin, a group takes part in a blanket toss at the Goose Lake International Music Festival near Jackson, Mich., Aug. 9, 1970. Here a young woman gets tossed in the air. The crowd, numbering around 200,000, seemed to enjoy the three-day event which was free of incident.
Mark Foley, AP
The Stooges perform at the Goose Lake International Music Festival.
The Stooges perform at the Goose Lake International Music Festival.
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Iggy Pop performs at the Goose Lake International Music Festival.
Iggy Pop performs at the Goose Lake International Music Festival.
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Iggy Pop performs at the Goose Lake International Music Festival.
Iggy Pop performs at the Goose Lake International Music Festival.
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The Stooges perform at the Goose Lake International Music Festival in August 1970.
The Stooges perform at the Goose Lake International Music Festival in August 1970.
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Detroit News coverage of the Goose Lake International Music Festival.
Detroit News coverage of the Goose Lake International Music Festival.
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Bassist Dave Alexander, left, and Iggy Pop from the back cover of the The Stooges (1969) album.
Bassist Dave Alexander, left, and Iggy Pop from the back cover of the The Stooges (1969) album.
Elektra Records
The Stooges (1969) album back, left, and cover
The band members are Iggy Pop, Ron and Scott Asheton and Dave Alexander.
The Stooges (1969) album back, left, and cover The band members are Iggy Pop, Ron and Scott Asheton and Dave Alexander.
Elektra Records
Jim Cassily's tape of the Stooges' performance at Goose Lake International Music Festival in 1970.
Jim Cassily's tape of the Stooges' performance at Goose Lake International Music Festival in 1970.
Joshua Rogers
A live album of the Stooges performance at Michigan's Goose Lake International Music Festival will be released in August.
A live album of the Stooges performance at Michigan's Goose Lake International Music Festival will be released in August.
Third Man Records
Jim Cassily's recording of the Stooges' performance from Goose Lake International Music Festival was in storage for decades.
Jim Cassily's recording of the Stooges' performance from Goose Lake International Music Festival was in storage for decades.
Joshua Rogers
Jim Cassily's recording of the Stooges' performance at the Goose Lake International Music Festival is being released by Third Man Records on Friday.
Jim Cassily's recording of the Stooges' performance at the Goose Lake International Music Festival is being released by Third Man Records on Friday.
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A barn at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970.
A barn at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Joshua Rogers helped bring the recording his father, Jim Cassily, made of the Stooges' performance at Goose Lake International Music Festival to Third Man Records, who will release it as a live album on Friday.
Joshua Rogers helped bring the recording his father, Jim Cassily, made of the Stooges' performance at Goose Lake International Music Festival to Third Man Records, who will release it as a live album on Friday.
Courtesy Joshua Rogers
The Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The center was the stage and the light and sound supports still stand.
The Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The center was the stage and the light and sound supports still stand.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
The Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The center was the stage and the light and sound supports still stand.
The Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The center was the stage and the light and sound supports still stand.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
The Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The center was the stage and the light and sound supports still stand.
The Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The center was the stage and the light and sound supports still stand.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
The Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The center was the stage and the light and sound supports still stand.
The Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The center was the stage and the light and sound supports still stand.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Sharon Kinchsular, CEO at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, stands near the still-remaining light and sound support systems, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970.
Sharon Kinchsular, CEO at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, stands near the still-remaining light and sound support systems, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
A poster from the Goose Lake International Music Festival sits in an office window in the Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the music festival August 7-9, 1970, and what was the stage is now the Recreation Center.
A poster from the Goose Lake International Music Festival sits in an office window in the Recreation Center at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the music festival August 7-9, 1970, and what was the stage is now the Recreation Center.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Sisters Patty Stone, Waterford, left, and Jackie Lewis, Warren, right, relax on the beach at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The pair remember being there as young children.
Sisters Patty Stone, Waterford, left, and Jackie Lewis, Warren, right, relax on the beach at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the Goose Lake International Music Festival August 7-9, 1970. The pair remember being there as young children.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
Peter DeFant stands near the still-remaining light and sound support systems in front of what was the stage during the Goose Lake International Music Festival, at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan,Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the festival, August 7-9, 1970, and Mr. DeFant attended the event.
Peter DeFant stands near the still-remaining light and sound support systems in front of what was the stage during the Goose Lake International Music Festival, at Greenwood Acres Family Campground in Jackson, Michigan,Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The property was the site of the festival, August 7-9, 1970, and Mr. DeFant attended the event.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News