Altamont Speedway Free Festival Saturday, December 6, 1969 Pics

[Frantic]

OK, so this guy comes to my house a number of years ago either to sell me records or look at some photos I had and he hands me a disc with over 150 photos taken at the Altamont Concert. I seem to remember (don't hold me to this) that his uncle (who collects photos) had the original discs taken from negatives and were scanned at 8 x10. The disc he gave me were all smaller jpgs. Supposedly there were alot more shots that I didn't get. He was supposed to get back to me with more pics but didn't. A few years later I heard from someone that the discs were misplaced or stolen. So I've waited a few more years and they have never turned up on the net (that I know of) So I'm going to start posting them here for you lovers of all things hippy. They are mostly of the concert goers but near the end you'll start to see some band shots and a few famous people. If you recognize anyone in the crowd please point them out to us. I'm pretty sure at least a few of you will enjoy these photos. By the way, if any of you know if these have already been published online somewhere please let me know and I'll take them down.

 

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[greenfuzz]

These are great, Joey. What a fantastic time capsule.

 

[Frantic]

These are great, Joey. What a fantastic time capsule.

but my question to you is....DO YOU WANT MORE?

 

[greenfuzz]

Yes...I'd like to see more, especially if some bands appear.

 

[Frantic]

Yes...I'd like to see more, especially if some bands appear.

Bands do appear...But barely

 

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[Rich Strauss]

Yes, I want to see more. I was there with some friends. I am looking for us in the pictures. No luck, so far.

 

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