Hey Lykkers! Picture this: a sleepy Somerset farm, rolling green fields, and the scent of patchouli in the air. Now add a homemade stage, a £1 ticket (with free milk from the cows!), and the dreamy haze of the flower power movement.

Sounds like a scene from a 70s movie, right? But this was real—and it was the beginning of something huge.

Let's rewind to 1970, the year the very first Glastonbury Festival came to life and unknowingly kickstarted one of the most iconic music events in the world.

<h3>A Dream Born in a Dairy Farm</h3>

It all started with a man named Michael Eavis, a dairy farmer in Pilton, Somerset. Inspired by a Led Zeppelin concert he attended, Eavis decided to host a music event on his land. Just one day after Jimi Hendrix's death, and with the flower power movement still in full bloom, the festival opened its gates on September 19, 1970—to fewer than 1,500 people.

Back then, it wasn't even called "Glastonbury Festival." It was known as the Pilton Pop, Blues & Folk Festival. But the atmosphere? Pure counterculture magic.

<h3>Lineup of Legends in the Making</h3>

While the festival wasn't packed with big names like it is today, the lineup had some major hidden gems. T. Rex headlined (after replacing The Kinks last-minute), and their set ended up becoming legendary. They brought glam rock swagger to a field full of barefoot dreamers.

Other performers included Stackridge and Quintessence—bands that may not be household names now, but at the time, they fit perfectly with the festival's experimental, hippie vibe.

<h3>£1 Ticket… and Free Milk?</h3>

Yes, you read that right. Tickets to the first Glastonbury cost just £1, and every attendee was offered free milk from the farm's cows. No corporate sponsorships, no elaborate stages—just music, peace, and community. It was the kind of grassroots charm that can't be replicated today.

<h3>Not Just a Music Event, but a Movement</h3>

What made that first Glastonbury so special wasn't just the music—it was the message. It captured the spirit of a generation hungry for freedom, self-expression, and unity.

Drawing inspiration from Woodstock and the idealism of the 1960s, the festival blended music, peace, and quiet rebellion—all set against the calm backdrop of the English countryside.

<h3>The Beginning of a Giant</h3>

No one knew at the time that this small, humble event would grow into the massive global festival it is today. From 1,500 attendees to over 200,000, from local bands to Beyoncé and Paul McCartney, Glastonbury has come a long way. But its heart? That was formed on day one.

<h3>Final Thought</h3>

The first Glastonbury was raw, simple, and full of soul. It captured the last glow of the flower power era and planted the seeds of a cultural phenomenon. So next time you see the massive Pyramid Stage on TV, just remember—it all started with a farmer, a field, a dream… and a bit of free milk.

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