January 21, 1970 Rolling Stone Magazine w/ Altamont Free Concert "Let it Bleed" Cover
The January 21, 1970 issue of Rolling Stone magazine is Issue Number 50. It features an iconic and definitive investigative cover story titled "The Rolling Stones Disaster at Altamont: Let It Bleed". The Cover: Rather than a celebrity portrait, the cover features a photograph by Michael Maggia showing unidentified, somber concertgoers at the festival grounds. The Main Feature: A massive, 15-page exposé detailing the tragic events of the December 1969 Altamont Free Concert in Livermore, California. Historical Impact: The reporting in this issue is widely regarded as a definitive piece of rock journalism. It meticulously documented how the festival collapsed into violence, resulting in four deaths including the stabbing of 18-year-old Meredith Hunter by members of the Hells Angels, who had been hired as stage security. This issue is culturally viewed as the moment journalism declared "the end of the hippie movement" and the death of 1960s idealism. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
Dimensions: 11" x 17" unfolded
Condition: Very Good Condition with no missing pages
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The January 21, 1970 issue of Rolling Stone magazine is Issue Number 50. It features an iconic and definitive investigative cover story titled "The Rolling Stones Disaster at Altamont: Let It Bleed". The Cover: Rather than a celebrity portrait, the cover features a photograph by Michael Maggia showing unidentified, somber concertgoers at the festival grounds. The Main Feature: A massive, 15-page exposé detailing the tragic events of the December 1969 Altamont Free Concert in Livermore, California. Historical Impact: The reporting in this issue is widely regarded as a definitive piece of rock journalism. It meticulously documented how the festival collapsed into violence, resulting in four deaths including the stabbing of 18-year-old Meredith Hunter by members of the Hells Angels, who had been hired as stage security. This issue is culturally viewed as the moment journalism declared "the end of the hippie movement" and the death of 1960s idealism. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
Dimensions: 11" x 17" unfolded
Condition: Very Good Condition with no missing pages
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