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Altamont 1969: When a Free Concert Became a Murder Scene
Altamont 1969: When a Free Concert Became a Murder Scene
The 1969 Altamont Free Concert was supposed to be Woodstock’s cool, rebellious cousin—a free festival featuring the Rolling Stones and the so-called spirit of the times. Instead, it became a case study in bad decisions and brutal consequences. The moment the Hells Angels were hired as security in exchange for $500 worth of beer, the event was already circling the drain. But the real tragedy? The killing of 18-year-old Meredith Hunter, better known as Murdock.
Dressed in his signature lime green suit, Murdock stood out in a crowd that…
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