There's a massive clue in the name, "Hell's Angels." These are not people that most of us would associate with good behaviour and respect for law and order.
Despite all of that, however, it was decided that they would be excellent chaps to keep the fans under control at a rock concert - well, more of a mini-festival really.
The event took place on December 6th 1969. Billed as the "Altamont Speedway Free Festival," several major acts were scheduled to appear including Santana, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jefferson Airplane and the top of the bill to be occupied by the Rolling Stones who, in some accounts, are credited with having organised the event.
So, what should have been a great day out with some serious music on offer, turned out to be a festival of violence, death and disaster. A total of four people died that day, one murdered and three as a result of accidents.
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