Fifty years ago, about 30,000 hippies descended on Prairieville, Louisiana, for three days of peace, love, and music at the New Orleans Pop Festival.

We remember the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy winning New Orleans musician Dr. John.

These 5 Giants of the Fest have performed at all 50 years of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

News With a Twist talks to the founders of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival about the first 50 years of the iconic festival.