Jefferson Airplane's point of view
According to Jefferson Airplane's Spencer Dryden, the idea for "a kind of Woodstock West" began when he and bandmate Jorma Kaukonen discussed the staging of a free concert with … See more

By some accounts, the Hells Angels were hired as security by the management of the Rolling Stones, on the recommendation of the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane (who both had previously used the Angels for security at performances … See more

The Altamont concert is often contrasted with the Woodstock Festival that took place fewer than four months earlier. While Woodstock … See more

Santana
• "Savor"
• "Jin-go-lo-ba"
• "Evil Ways"
• "Conquistadore Rides Again"
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The first act on the stage, Santana, gave a performance that generally went smoothly; however, over the course of the day, the mood of both the crowd and the Angels became … See more

Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger, who had already been punched in the head by a concertgoer within seconds of emerging from his helicopter, was visibly intimidated by the unruly situation and urged everyone to, "Just be cool down in the front there, … See more

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