Definitions for "Altamont"
Controversial, ill fated rock concert headlined by the Rolling Stones and Jefferson Airplane at Altamont Speedway on Dec.24, 1969. Hells Angels, acting as security, had their hands full as people kept rushing the stage. One man pulled a gun, and the Angels killed him. The film "Gimme Shelter" documenting the concert was used in evidence to clear the Angels.
Altamont are a rock band from San Francisco. It is a side project formed by Dale Crover (Melvins), that includes Joey Osbourne (Acid King), and Dan Southwick (ex-Acid King) formed in 1994.