Haskell Wexler turned down an offer to film this event, recommending Albert and David Maysles instead. A young George Lucas was one of the cameramen f
Haskell Wexler turned down an offer to film this event, recommending Albert and David Maysles instead. A young George Lucas was one of the cameramen filming this event, although his camera jammed and none of his footage made it into the final movie. This event was briefly going to be held at Sears Point, but the owners of that venue demanded a $300,000 deposit, so it was moved to a venue owned by Dick Carter that was (*) accessible only through a two-lane road. The Grateful Dead decided not to play this event at the last minute. One group was given $500 in beer money to provide their services for this event. After a fight broke out, one band stopped playing "Sympathy for the Devil". This event was originally scheduled to take place in Golden Gate Park. Meredith Hunter was killed by a Hell's Angel working security at this "Woodstock West". For 10 points, name this infamous Rolling Stones show at a California speedway.
Haskell Wexler turned down an offer to film this event, recommending Albert and David Maysles instead.
Altamont Speedway Free Festival [accept the 1969 Rolling Stones American Tour in the first sentence]