Porter Bibb (born c. 1937, Louisville, Kentucky)[3] was an American financier, media producer, and writer.
[1] Bibb began his career as an investment banker specializing in media, entertainment, and technology ventures.
[citation needed] For over 15 years, he was a senior partner and director of investment banking at Ladenburg Thalmann.[when?
[4] Bibb convinced Albert and David Maysles to film the 1969 Woodstock Festival despite the bad weather and the withdrawal of Warner Bros.' financial backing.
[1][5] Bibb also convinced The Rolling Stones to perform at the Altamont Free Concert in 1969, and he produced the 1970 documentary film of the event, Gimme Shelter.