Michael Lang (producer)

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Michael Lang (born December 11, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York) In 1967 Lang left NYU and moved to Coconut Grove Florida to open a head shop. In 1968 after promoting a series of concert events in the Miami area, Lang produced the '"Miami Pop Festival" with such acts as Jimi Hendrix, and Blue Cheer. After moving to Woodstock, NY and meeting Artie Kornfeld in New York, the two developed the concept for a major festival event to celebrate the 60's social movements. With Artie Kornfeld and partners John Roberts and Joel Rosenman, Lang set into motion the famous Woodstock Music & Art Festival, which was held on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York, from August 15 to August 18, 1969. As such, Michael was featured in many scenes of the 1970 Academy Award winning documentary film Woodstock : 3 Days of Peace & Music.

[edit] Just Sunshine Records

Lang owned and operated Just Sunshine Records, which produced and released more than 40 albums by such diverse musical artists as Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and Mississippi Fred McDowell. Lang also managed several successful international recording artists, including Joe Cocker, Ricki Lee Jones, Willie DeVille, Soul Sister, and Spanish recording artists El Ultimo de la Fila.

[edit] Current

The Michael Lang Organization encompasses event production and artist management. Additionally, with his partners in Woodstock Ventures, Lang is developing future projects which include a Broadway musical based on Woodstock the musical and a Woodstock lifestyle brand.

In August of 2005, MLO produced a 30,000 sold out branding event for Heineken at Randall’s Island called Amsterjam which featured mash ups from artists such as Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Wyclef Jean.

MLO also has worked with the following artists: Britney Spears, Outkast, Prince, Missy Elliot, Snoop Dog, Steely Dan, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, Shakira, Madonna, Norah Jones, Marc Anthony, Twista, Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Kid Rock, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Christina Aguilera, Linkin Park, and Avril Lavigne.