 The concert originally was originally going to be held at Golden  Gate Park in San Francisco, but the city wouldnt give a permit  after hearing that The Rolling Stones (qv) would be on the bill  and feared a huge crowd. The concert was then moved to Sears Point  Raceway in Sonoma, but after a dispute with the tracks owner, the  stage and all the sound equipment was moved to Altamont within 24  hours before the concert was to take place.