Meredith Hunter

Meredith Hunter was a young man whose tragic death during the Altamont Free Concert in 1969 became a pivotal moment in rock history, as he was fatally stabbed by a member of the Hells Angels, who were providing security for the event. His death, captured on film and later featured in the documentary 'Gimme Shelter,' highlighted the chaotic and volatile atmosphere of the concert, symbolizing the darker side of the 1960s counterculture.