So, to suggest that the small town of Sedalia, Missouri was not prepared for what was to descend on it the weekend of July 19, 1974 might be an understatement. Who could have predicted that bags of ice would go for 30 bucks and hookers, who could be found in nearby trailers, would advertise their services for 5? Who could have known that porta potties would be set on fire and livestock in the community was not safe from the hands and butcher knives of hungry rock fans?

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