The December 1969 Altamont festival turned infamous when 18-year-old Meredith Hunter was killed by a Hells Angel, exposing violence, racial tension, and ending illusions of peace in rock culture forever.
The Rolling Stones’ Hells Angels Nightmare
Keith Richards Remembers the Altamont Incident
Keith Richards recalled seeing chaos unfold before them, realizing security had failed. He stopped playing to prevent a riot, trying to divert attention from the Hells Angels without knowing someone had died.
The Rolling Stones, Altamont and the Venue That Got Away
The Sears Point Raceway was initially chosen for the Rolling Stones’ Altamont concert but faced contractual disputes, leading to a last-minute venue change that contributed to chaos during the event.
When The Rolling Stones Played the Saville Theatre in London, 1969 (video)
Rolling Stones on video: Saville Theatre, London, 1969, first two shows after Altamont December 14, 1969: Saville Theatre, London, England (2 shows) From the The Rolling Stones Works pageThe first show ran […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: Tragedy at Altamont, Remembering the Dark Day of the Stones Concert
altamont The Rolling Stones at Altamont Dec. 6, 1969: Altamont Speedway, Livermore, CA, USAThe infamous day when the Stones headlined a free concert at the Altamont Speedway in Livermore, California, in front […]
