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 didn’t welcome him. What started as a night of music ended in violence, with one of the most infamous moments in rock history captured on film. But was it self-defense, or was it something much darker? And how did a botched assassination attempt on Mick Jagger factor into all of this?

In this episode, we break down the chaotic chain of events that led to Murdock’s death, the aftermath that followed, and the bizarre revenge plot that nearly changed rock history forever.

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