Altamont: A Cautionary Tale of Chaos

The Altamont Free Concert on December 6, 1969, aimed to replicate Woodstock's success, attracting 300,000 attendees in California. Headlined by the Rolling Stones, the event quickly descended into chaos due to poor planning and security provided by the Hells Angels. Overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and violent clashes marred the experience, culminating in the tragic death of Meredith Hunter, marking the end of the '60s idealism. #Altamont #musicfestival #1960s #RollingStones #chaos