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	echoes.com : Remember A Day : Altamont
		The culmination of the Stones' tour was the free concert at Altamont Speedway, which was one of the largest rock disasters ever.
		Altamont is regarded as the warning of what might happen if Woodstock is taken too literally.
		Altamont was the product of diabolical egotism, hype, ineptitude, money manipulation, and, at base, a fundamental lack of concern for humanity.
	www.echoes.com /rememberaday/altamont.html (1172 words)

	Altamont - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Altamont is a speedway in Northern California, in Tracy near Livermore.
		The Angels were hired by the Rolling Stones' manager, Sam Cutler, reportedly for $500 in free beer, although it is suspected that their involvement was, in reality, motivated by a desire to manage drug distribution at the concert.
		The Altamont concert is often contrasted to the Woodstock festival that took place earlier in 1969, and is sometimes said to mark the end of the innocence embodied by Woodstock or the de facto end of the 1960s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Altamont (884 words)

	Altamont area - eLivermore.com
		The Altamont Concert, December 6, 1969 at the Altamont Speedway.
		The Altamont Concert was set up by the Rolling Stones as a free concert at the end of their very successful North American tour, attempting to be "Woodstock West".
		The Altamont Concert is often referred to as being "in Livermore." The Altamont speedway is in Alameda county (just barely), and the area has a Livermore address and zip code.
	www.elivermore.com /photos/Hist_lvr_altamont3.htm (1132 words)

	American Pie (song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		That verse is believed to describe the concert at Altamont Speedway, in which the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead performed.
		In fact, "Sympathy for the Devil" was part of the Rolling Stones' set at Altamont, and urban legends say it was the song that played when Meredith Hunter was killed by the Hells Angels, who had been hired as security for the concert.
		With the reference to Satan's spell, McLean, like many others, seems to be blaming Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones for inciting the riots with their songs, which contain frequent allusions to alleged Satanic themes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Pie_(song) (3009 words)

	Encyclopedia: Altamont Speedway
		Altamont is a speedway in Northern California, near Livermore, that hosted a rock music festival in December 1969 which was marred by violence, including one murder.
		The Altamont concert is often contrasted to the Woodstock festival that took place earlier in 1969, and is sometimes said to mark the end of the innocence embodied by Woodstock.
		The events of the concert are recounted in the documentary film, Gimme Shelter which includes the murder scene.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Altamont-Speedway (585 words)

	Altamont Music Festival Summary
		Altamont Raceway Park is a speedway in Northern California, between Tracy and Livermore.
		The Altamont concert is often contrasted to the Woodstock festival that took place earlier in 1969, and is sometimes said to mark the end of the innocence embodied by Woodstock, or the de facto end of the 1960s.
		Unlike Altamont, Woodstock's security had been provided by members of the hippie commune, the Hog Farm, led by Wavy Gravy, and it has been argued that fellow hippies would have been better able to deal with some of the security issues at Altamont because of their familiarity with LSD and "bad trips".
	www.bookrags.com /Altamont_Music_Festival (2250 words)

	Sole Technology, A. Reynolds launch Altamont Apparel
		The inspiration for the name Altamont came from what was billed to be the "Woodstock of the West." In 1969, the Rolling Stones held a free concert at the Altamont Speedway where turbulence hit as crowds frenzied.
		The affair at Altamont reminded the world that ignorance is not always bliss and there are consequences for those who choose to ignore or refuse to accept the difficult truths of the world.
		Altamont Apparel embraces those truths for what they are and accepts a responsibility to honestly reflect the realities of the streets.
	www.globalsurfnews.com /news.asp?Id_news=22846 (505 words)

	Hot News Flash (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Altamont Raceway will provide a covered group area for eating and special reserved grandstand seating area for the Scouts that would like to be together.
		Altamont offers very reasonable priced food items from their concession for kids.
		Altamont offers a discounted "Family Pass" for all the scout families that plan to attend.
	www.geocities.com /aklannews/HotNews.html (306 words)

	The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter (1970)
		Much of the movie shows concert footage from the majority of the tour, but these scenes are intercut with scenes of both the preparation for Altamont and shots of band members as they view the filmed material after completion of the tour.
		Although that focus might seem a little more narrow than is necessary, and I honestly would have liked to hear more of their impressions of the Stones in general, the comments are uniformly compelling and informative; it’s a great addition to the film.
		Altamont remains one of the most ambiguous tragedies documented; even after more than 30 years, it seems impossible to truly mete out the lion’s share of the blame to any single party.
	dvdmg.com /gimmeshelter.shtml (3516 words)

	Altamont St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture - Find Articles
		Although inadequate preparation was at fault, the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club, contracted as a security force for 500 dollars worth of beer, rightfully received the lion's share of the blame--there was a film crew at hand to document their abuses from beginning to end.
		Altamont hailed both the real and metaphorical end to 1960s counterculture.
		With scarcely 48 hours to go before the already announced concert date, Altamont Speedway owner, Dick Carter, volunteered the use of his property for free, anticipating a raft of favorable publicity for the race track in return.
	findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_tov/ai_2419100027?lstpn=article_results&lstpc=search&lstpr=external&lstprs=other&lstwid=1&lstwn=search_results&lstwp=body_middle (899 words)

	Altamont -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Altamont concert is often contrasted to the (Click link for more info and facts about Woodstock festival) Woodstock festival that took place earlier in 1969, and is sometimes said to mark the end of the innocence embodied by Woodstock.
		Unlike Altamont, Woodstock's security had been provided by members of the (Someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle) hippie commune, the (Click link for more info and facts about Hog Farm) Hog Farm, led by (Click link for more info and facts about Wavy Gravy) Wavy Gravy.
		The events of the concert are recounted in the (A film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event) documentary film, (Click link for more info and facts about Gimme Shelter) Gimme Shelter which includes the murder scene.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/al/altamont.htm (705 words)

	Metroactive Movies \| 'Gimme Shelter'
		THE ALTAMONT MUSIC FESTIVAL was a free concert featuring the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Jefferson Airplane, Santana and the Rolling Stones held on December 6, 1969, at the Altamont Motor Speedway, directly off I-580 outside Livermore.
		Some claimed that at Altamont they could see the fate of hippie life laid out before them as if it were a map: here was the first strong taste of a future full of bad drugs, violence, betrayal and confusion waiting for them.
		Ultimately at Altamont, the crowding, the anger, the bad drugs and the cold weather bears fruit, and a Hell's Angel stabs a gun-wielding man to death in front of the stage.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/10.05.00/gimmeshelter-0040.html (571 words)

	Black Cab
		The band's debut album Altamont Diary was inspired by the notorious Rolling Stones free concert held at the Altamont Speedway in December 1969, as captured in the heralded 1970 film Gimme Shelter.
		Altamont Diary's beer soaked programming and walls of electric and acoustic guitars, sitars, maracas and monstrous live & programmed drums delve through time to that fateful day at Altamont.
		Altamont Diary is the first co-release between Pharmacy Records and Interstate 40 Music.
	www.interstate40music.com /blackcab.html (1231 words)

	Retro Rockets - Supermodifieds of California (70s) Volume 9
		Son of west coast legend Al Pombo, Davey was the 1974 champion at Clovis Speedway.
		Altamont 1975 - Bobby Baker of Salt Lake City, Utah in the Norman & Walters Chevy.
		Altamont Speedway 1975 - Roy Smith of Victoria, B.C. in the Vantreight "Daffodil Special".
	www.retrorockets.org /6/Volume9.htm (207 words)

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		A and B main lineup for Stockton Speedway (October 26, 1974)., 74-21Lineup.jpg, Volume6.
		Many-time Stockton Speedway champ Johnny Brazil in the Nelson Santos #100., 75-04Brazil.jpg, Volume8.
		1974 Altamont Speedway champion Wendell Chambers in the Doglietto-Chambers Chevy.
	www.retrorockets.org /6/PicIndex.htm (1721 words)

	Karnubawax Altamont Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
		Altamont will be forever known as the place where the 60's died, or, more accurately, where the final nail in the coffin was driven in.
		As I mentioned, Altamont was really the last in a series of events that led to the death of the hippie ideal.
		Altamont Pass is one of the largest "wind farms" in the world, and driving through the pass is truly breathtaking, particularly going from east to west.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/7895b/b74a6 (986 words)

	St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: Altamont (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Unfortunately, the December 6 concert at Altamont Speedway near Livermore,; California, ended in chaos and death.
		Although inadequate preparation was at fault, the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club, contracted as a security force for 500 dollars worth of beer, rightfully received the lion's share of the blame--there was a film crew at hand to document their abuses from beginning to end.
		With scarcely 48 hours to go before the already announced concert date, Altamont Speedway owner, Dick Carter, volunteered the use of his property for free, anticipating a raft of favorable publicity for the race track in return.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_tov/ai_2419100027 (928 words)

	The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter (1970)
		Much of the movie shows concert footage from the majority of the tour, but these scenes are intercut with scenes of both the preparation for Altamont and shots of band members as they view the filmed material after completion of the tour.
		Although that focus might seem a little more narrow than is necessary, and I honestly would have liked to hear more of their impressions of the Stones in general, the comments are uniformly compelling and informative; it’s a great addition to the film.
		Altamont remains one of the most ambiguous tragedies documented; even after more than 30 years, it seems impossible to truly mete out the lion’s share of the blame to any single party.
	www.dvdmg.com /gimmeshelter.shtml (3516 words)

	PopPolitics.com - Life and Death at Altamount
		It reminds us of a time when there were pop culture heroes who didn’t exert a perpetual hammerlock on their image, and when idealism and anarchy rode together on the same horse and no one was quite sure which was holding the reins.
		What happened at Altamont has become rock n' roll and social history: four people born, four people died, including one young man stabbed to death right in front of the stage by the Hells Angels, who had been hired by the Stones to act as security during the show.
		At Altamont, he pleads with the audience, asking, “Brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters who’s fighting and what for?” in a futile attempt to control the violence.
	www.poppolitics.com /articles/2000-11-18-shelter.shtml (1651 words)

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		Altamont is regarded as the warning of what might happen if Woodstock is taken too literally.
		At Altamont, the Angels acted just like they always did, drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, and dropping acid.
		Altamont was the product of diabolical egotism, hype, ineptitude, money manipulation, and, at base, a fundamental lack of concern for humanity.
	www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=9082586&postID=110865648288512984 (1215 words)

	Altamont Speedway
		If American short-track racing is to survive, many tracks will have to follow at least some of Altamont's example, says John Condren, one of the track's key investors and the man responsible for marketing the track.
		To see where Altamont is headed, it helps to know where it has been.
		Altamont went through at least six different sets of hands through 2005.
	www.stockcarracing.com /featurestories/scrp_0610_survival (930 words)

	"Gimme Shelter" Stabbing Case Finally Closed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		More than 36 years after a fatal stabbing at a Rolling Stones concert at the Altamont Speedway near Livermore, authorities have finally closed their investigation.
		Investigators have dismissed a theory that a second member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang was involved in the stabbing of an 18-year-old man at the concert in December 1969.
		Early on, however, it became clear that the general sense of peace and fellowship that pervaded the Woodstock event was missing from Altamont.
	www.news10.net /storyfull.asp?id=11124 (326 words)

	Albert Maysles \| The A.V. Club
		Staged as one of several responses to Woodstock, Altamont has taken on almost mythic qualities: As the day progressed, a hostile environment developed among musicians, fans, and the security team, a group of Hell's Angels who partook liberally of alcohol and other substances despite their duties.
		Then we went to Muscle Shoals and Altamont, and after that we made a brief trip to England, and then did the filming of them watching the playback.
		O: Altamont is frequently cited as the symbolic end of the '60s, as if history made it happen more than any specific forces.
	www.avclub.com /content/node/22818 (1726 words)

	Movie Database - [TV Guide Online] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The location of an announced free concert by the band is chosen-- Altamont Speedway.
		Later, on the Altamont stage, the luster is dulled, the power gone.
		Once at Altamont, the filmmakers focus resolutely on the mayhem and discord, excluding from the film several of the bands that played that day.
	online.tvguide.com /movies/database/showmovie.asp?MI=39948 (318 words)

	Sole Technology Launches Altamont - Transworld Business Magazine
		In 1969 a stabbing that took place during a Rolling Stones concert at the Altamont Speedway outside of San Francisco became a symbol for change and the awakening of a new and less idyllic youth culture.
		In the spirit of this cultural shift Andrew Reynolds and Sole Technology presented its new brand, Altamont, to a select group of retailers at the historic Speedway on July 19, 2006.
		According to Altamont Merchandising Manager Todd Castleberry, Fit, fabric, and finish are the main things in focus with the line.
	www.twsbiz.com /twbiz/features/article/0,21214,1217781,00.html (525 words)

	2006 NASCAR WEST Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		ALTAMONT, Calif. — It was another win for Austin Cameron (No. 88 RaceCarFans.com Chevrolet) as he notched his second victory of the season with a win in the Altamont 200 at Altamont Motorsports Park near Tracy, Calif., on Oct. 15.
		Holmes was one of 10 drivers to eclipse the previous track record for the half-mile oval at Altamont.
		Each had hopes of victory in the final series visit to the speedway, which is slated to close at the end of the season.
	www.stockton99speedway.com /WW/WestPage1-2006.html (5570 words)

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