Joan Baez: Musician, Activist and Inspiration

She helped launch Woodstock, was a forerunner for peace activism and Bob Dylan famously refused to marry her on the grounds that he could not control her. Joan Baez, with her dark features, lingering soprano voice and tremendous will was the reigning queen of folk music during the 1960s, bringing strength and depth to the decade’s explosive music scene. She is set to perform next week at The Royal Festival Hall, and w...