Visions of Altamont

The Stones' direst hour makes one memorable movie, says Justin QuirkWith hindsight, it's difficult to see how the Rolling Stones' 1969 Altamont show was ever going to be anything but a disaster. The venue was only confirmed 24 hours before showtime. The stage was cobbled together the night before. There was insufficient parking, sanitation or medical facilities. Many in the crowd had been windowpaning acid for four years solid. And security was entrusted to the Hell's Angels who, unlike their Br...

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