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December 6, 1969 ,Altamont, California, USA: Hells Angels act as security guards during the Rolling Stones concert at Altamont. During the Rolling Stones' American tour in 1969, many felt that the ticket
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![The Rolling Stones held Altamont, billed the 'West Coast Woodstock' 50 years ago. An extensive look back at the fatal festival. - Washington Post The Rolling Stones held Altamont, billed the 'West Coast Woodstock' 50 years ago. An extensive look back at the fatal festival. - Washington Post](https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/SK2ON7GYIBGQ5IWK2Q4ARFS53Q.jpg)
The Rolling Stones held Altamont, billed the 'West Coast Woodstock' 50 years ago. An extensive look back at the fatal festival. - Washington Post
![The Altamont free concert in 1969 featured the Rolling Stones and was intended to be Woodstock West but ended in crime and chaos The Altamont free concert in 1969 featured the Rolling Stones and was intended to be Woodstock West but ended in crime and chaos](https://www.thevintagenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fq9mojvj-1280x720.jpg)
The Altamont free concert in 1969 featured the Rolling Stones and was intended to be Woodstock West but ended in crime and chaos
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