Which band played "Everyday People," the only U.S. No. 1 hit performed at Woodstock?

Sly and the Family Stone played “Everyday People,” the only U.S. No. 1 hit performed at Woodstock.

The band appeared during the early-morning hours of August 17, 1969, and delivered one of the festival’s most celebrated sets. Its racially integrated lineup, combining funk, soul, rock, and psychedelic influences, embodied Woodstock’s emphasis on musical and social boundaries crossing traditional lines.

“Everyday People” was released in late 1968 and became Sly and the Family Stone’s first single to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It held the top position for four weeks in early 1969. The song’s message rejects prejudice and division, while its refrain popularized the phrase “different strokes for different folks.”

The question can cause confusion because Woodstock featured many major acts with successful records, including The Who, Jefferson Airplane, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. However, the specific No. 1 hit performed at the festival was “Everyday People,” and its performer was Sly and the Family Stone.