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50 Years Ago Today: The Rolling Stones Right the Wrongs of Altamont at Massive U.K. Festival

The Hells Angels remained peaceful this time, and an estimated 200,000 fans saw the Stones at Knebworth, along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren, and 10cc…

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