Lighting Up The Stage
"Ladies and gentlemen, the brown acid that is circulating around us is not specifically too good..."
With these words, Edward Herbert Beresford "Chip" Monck became the voice of Woodstock.
But few know that the man making that famous announcement had already transformed American music through his groundbreaking work at the Village Gate in NYC, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, Dylan going electric,
and he would go on to revolutionize arena rock with The Rolling Stones.
Lighting Up The Stage
Coming August 15, 2025 - The 56th Anniversary of Woodstock
In this definitive biography, follow the journey of a lighting genius who shaped how America experienced live music
from intimate jazz clubs to massive festivals and ultimately to spectacular arena shows.
From his early days illuminating the legendary Village Gate in Greenwich Village to keeping half a million people safe at Woodstock with nothing but his voice and wits, Monck's story is the untold saga of how live music became a transcendent experience.
Chip Monck's remarkable path through music history:
"Chip Monck didn't just light shows - he illuminated eras. From Dylan going electric at Newport
to Mick Jagger commanding Madison Square Garden, he made moments into memories."
Paul K Saunders - Founder of New Music Lives
"The history of live music in America can be divided into two eras: before and after Chip Monck."
Mick Smith - Author of Lighting Up the Stage
As we approach Woodstock's 60th Anniversary in 2029,
"Lighting Up The Stage" provides the crucial missing chapter in American music history.
This isn't just a book about concert production - it's the story of how technical brilliance and
human compassion combined to create magic across genres and generations.
plus learn about other special editions
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He holds a PhD in History from UCLA, two Master’s degrees, and nine certificates
in executive leadership and educational technology.
Mick has been a guest on over 30 podcasts, has three podcasts,
and is accustomed to presenting his ideas to a general audience.
Maturing during the emergence of rock during the 1960s and 1970s, he has been captivated by music
ever since that seminal period when rock reached its apogee.
As an educational executive, he has held positions such as Executive Region Director,
Campus Dean, Consultant, and Technology Director.
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