Rolling Stones, Hells Angels & Tragedy: Altamont Free Concert 1969

Описание: On December 6, 1969, a free Rolling Stones concert at California’s Altamont Speedway descended from a dream into a nightmare. Billed as “Woodstock West,” it drew 300 000 fans but ended with four deaths, hundreds injured and the illusion of peace and love shattered forever. This video traces the festival from its frantic search for a venue and last‑minute move to a desolate racetrack to the disastrous decision to hire the Oakland Hells Angels as security.

We set the scene with the build‑up and the search for a venue; around 3:30 we break down the mounting chaos as the Angels clash with fans; by 7:45 we examine the stabbing of Meredith Hunter and its aftermath. Along the way you’ll hear how Santana, Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead reacted, how Mick Jagger tried to calm the crowd, and why this night is remembered as the end of the 1960s counterculture. Drawing on interviews, historical footage and little‑known details, it provides a nuanced, human account of the Altamont Free Concert 1969 and the tragedy that defined it. This channel uncovers the hidden stories behind pivotal music events, giving context and insight into the people and cultures that shaped them.

Chapters:
00:00 The Altamont Speedway Tragedy: 1969’s Darkest Night
01:30 Why the Rolling Stones Wanted a "Woodstock West"
02:21 Disastrous Planning: 48 Hours to Build a Festival
02:49 Why the Hell’s Angels Were Hired for Security
04:04 Violence Erupts: Jefferson Airplane and the Pool Cues
05:15 The Grateful Dead’s Great Escape from Altamont
05:40 Sympathy for the Devil: The Stones Take the Stage
06:35 The Death of Meredith Hunter: What Really Happened
09:01 The Murder Trial and the Infamous Concert Footage
11:15 How Altamont Killed the 1960s Peace and Love Dream