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Dark History
102: A Free Concert From Hell: Deadly Drugs, Murder and Music | Dark History with Bailey Sarian
Sep 6, 2023
Discover the dark side of the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an evil cousin of Woodstock, filled with bad trips, violent beatings, and murder. Learn about the lack of security at Woodstock and the success of its documentary. Follow The Rolling Stones' attempt to recreate Woodstock and the challenges they faced. Explore the unconventional security arrangements at Altamont, featuring Hell's Angels. Experience the chaos and violence that engulfed the festival and the tragic incidents that marked the end of an era. Uncover the aftermath and consequences faced by the Rolling Stones.
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- The Altamont Speedway Free Festival was a disastrous event that marked the end of the peace and love movement of the 60s, highlighting the dark side of music festivals.
- Ultimont serves as a cautionary tale, emphasizing the importance of planning, organization, and security in large-scale events to avoid violence and ensure safety.
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The Altamont Speedway Free Festival: A Disastrous End to the 60s
The Altamont Speedway Free Festival aimed to be a bigger, better version of Woodstock but ended in chaos and tragedy. With poor organization and insufficient security, the festival quickly spiraled into violence and drug-fueled chaos. The Hell's Angels, hired as security, resorted to violent tactics, beating attendees with fists, beer cans, and even motorcycle chains. Multiple injuries and deaths occurred, including the stabbing of a young man, Meredith Hunter. The Rolling Stones, the headlining band, struggled to continue the show while scenes of mayhem unfolded. The festival marked the end of the peace and love movement of the 60s and highlighted the dark side of music festivals.
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