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Altamont Free Concert

The Rolling Stones - Altamont Free Concert - 1969

Altamont: The 1969 rock ‘n’ roll disaster that outstripped Woodstock

“The day the ’60s died”.

Andrew Clayman
Apr 19, 2026

The two Grateful Dead songs written about one of the most tragic days in rock history

Two commentaries on the event.

Tyler Golsen
Apr 1, 2026
The Rolling Stones - Altamont Free Concert - 1969

Why did the Hell’s Angels run security at the Altamont Free Concert?

A deadly move.

Lucy Harbron
Aug 8, 2025
The Rolling Stones - Altamont Free Concert - 1969

Were four babies really born at The Rolling Stones’ infamous Altamont Free Concert?

An unbelievable occurrence.

Tom Phelan
Nov 5, 2024
The bloody connection between The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger and the Hells Angels

The bloody connection between The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger and the Hells Angels

“Just a shot away”.

Lucy Harbron
Sep 18, 2024
The Rolling Stones - Altamont Free Concert - 1969

What happened at the Altamont Free Festival?

“Rock and roll’s all-time worst day”

Lucy Harbron
Dec 9, 2023
Jerry Garcia - The Greatful Dead

Jerry Garcia on why there wasn’t “any blame” for the Altamont Free Concert disaster

No fault, no blame.

Tyler Golsen
Jun 17, 2023
George Lucas - Star Wars - Director

How is George Lucas is connected to the Altamont disaster?

A strangely unknown anecdote.

Arun Starkey
Mar 23, 2023
Why The Rolling Stones were sued over 'Saint of Me'

Who was to blame for the Altamont Free Concert tragedy?

The fallout of Altamont.

Tyler Golsen
Dec 6, 2022
Rolling Stones live in Sweden, 1965

The Rolling Stones’ 10 most memorable concerts

Ten of the absolute best.

Sam Kemp
Mar 26, 2022
The Rolling Stones announce weekly archival footage series 'Extra Licks!'

Unseen footage of Rolling Stones and more released from the Altamont archive

An infamous moment.

Tom Taylor
Jan 10, 2022
Rolling Stones live in Sweden, 1965

Death, amphetamines and the Hell’s Angels: Remembering the deadly Altamont Free Concert, 50 years on

A dark day for music.

Staff
Dec 6, 2019
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