HIST105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Golden Gate Park, Altamont Free Concert, The Who
30 Nov 2016
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Typically rock festivals occurred on open stages. Rock festivals very significant in rock history. Were an effective way of promoting albums, represented a form of community, and helped solidify fan loyalty by connecting performers and fans. First successful massive rock concert held in san francisco in golden gate park. Called the human be-in or the gathering of tribes. Product of the hippie subculture that was thriving at the time. Took moths to organize and took tons of logistics. Several bands that were invited said they could not show up. Planning based in la by john phillips, lous adler derek taylor. Top psychedelic bands in the city signed on for monterey pop. Tension between planners and san francisco planners. The who! made a splash in rock. Were the most aggressive, amplified, rebellious bands of the time. The who! inspired jimmy hendrix to smash his guitar and set it on fire. Vietnam war still dragging on and showed no end in sight.
