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.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Woodstock Music Festival: A Celebration and Security Failure
04:23 • 3min
Recreating Woodstock: The Rolling Stones' West Coast Festival
07:02 • 8min
Organizing a Music Festival at Ultimont Speedway
14:39 • 9min
Unconventional Security: Hell's Angels, Beer, and Music Festival
23:11 • 4min
Chaos and Violence at Ultima
27:40 • 22min
Tragic Incidents and the End of an Era
49:45 • 5min
The Aftermath of Ultimark and the Reputation of the Rolling Stones
54:38 • 7min