Here you will find things that don’t exactly fit into a specific category. Mainly buildings and locations that musicians frequented or wrote about.
Jimi Hendrix Park In Seattle, Washington
The park is a testament to Hendrix’s work and legacy. The walkways form the outline of a…
Where Peter Tork Was Sent To Federal Prison
Peter Tork was sentenced to four months in federal prison in 1972. Born Peter Halsten Thorkelson on…
James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix Post Office Building
Washington state officials passed a bill to rename a post office near Jimi Hendrix’s hometown of Seattle…
The Ritchie Valens Memorial Highway In The San Fernando Valley
The Ritchie Valens Memorial Highway was inaugurated on Aug. 25, 2018 with…
Heaven’s Door Whiskey, Part Owned By Bob Dylan
Heaven’s Door is a collection of American Whiskeys developed in partnership with Bob Dylan…
Lou Adler’s Former Office
This location was Lou Adler’s first office. Lou is a man of many talents. He is a Grammy…
Arhoolie Records And The Arhoolie Foundation, Preserving Vernacular Culture
Since 1960, Chris Strachwitz travelled around the U.S. recording and filming native music styles from Delta Blues…
“Morning Shot” , The Jim Morrison Mural In Venice Beach, California
Created by artist/muralist Rip Cronk in 1991, the mural of Jim Morrison is made of acrylic paint and is 12 feet wide…
The Womb Arts Complex, Founded By Wayne Coyne Of The Flaming Lips
The Womb arts complex is the brainchild of Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips. Coyne co-started…
Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park In Birmingham, Alabama
Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park is a memorial garden to singer and Birmingham, Alabama…
New Amsterdam Musical Association
Founded in 1904, officially incorporated as a non-profit in 1905, and at its current location since 1922, the…
Ramones Way in Forest Hills, New York. Renamed after the Ramones
On October 23, 2016 a street in Forest Hills, New York was renamed after the Ramones and called…
Scaggs Vineyard Formally Owned By Boz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs and his wife Dominique, moved to the hills above Napa Valley in 1996…
Adam Yauch Park – Dedicated To A Founder Of The Beastie Boys
Palmetto Playground in Brooklyn Heights was officially rechristened Adam Yauch Park on May 3, 2013…
Hard Rock Park/Freestyle Music Park
Hard Rock Park was a music theme park that opened on April 15, 2008, then closed on…
Music City San Francisco
Music City SF is the vision of Rudy Colombini, a native San Franciscan with a deep love of music and…
Where David Bowie & Iggy Pop Were Arrested For Pot Possession
David Bowie and Iggy Pop, who was touring with Bowie at the time, were charged with marijuana possession…
KSAN – A Pioneering Classic Rock FM Station In San Francisco
There have been many incarnations of KSAN, this article will cover the one that on May 21, 1968…
Santana Supernatural Brut By Mumm Napa
Carlos Santana partnered with Mumm Napa to release some limited edition sparkling wines. The collaboration…
Devil’s Crossroads Where Robert Johnson Sold His Soul To The Devil
This is “The Crossroads,” the location where legend says blues great Robert Johnson sold…
Sonny Bono Memorial Park In Washington, D.C.
The park was created in 1998, after Sonny Bono’s death, by Bono family friend Geary…
Crossroads of the World – Wally Heider Mobile Recording Studio
This is a one-of-a-kind classic Los Angeles landmark…
Standin’ on the Corner Park – Commemorating The Song “Take It Easy”By The Eagles
Standin’ on the Corner Park is a public park, commemorating the song “Take It Easy”, written…
Strawberry Fields – Dedicated To The Memory Of John Lennon
This is a landscaped section in New York City’s Central Park that is dedicated to the…
Justin Herman Plaza – Home Of An Impromptu U2 Concert
On the second leg of the Joshua Tree US Tour, U2 decided to have a spontaneous…
59th Street Bridge – “Feelin’ Groovy” By Simon & Garfunkel
Officially now known as “The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge”, the bridge was used…
The Brill Building – Where Many Classic Rock And Pop Songs Were Born
The Brill Building is home to some of the most important music offices in Manhattan..
The Doors Office and Recording Studio In West Hollywood, CA
The second floor once housed the business offices for the Doors. They recorded their…
Flaming Lips Alley – An Oklahoma City Downtown Alley Named After Them
On December 5, 2006, Oklahoma City honored The Flaming Lips with…
David Grohl Alley Located In His Hometown of Warren Ohio
In Dave Grohl’s hometown of Warren, Ohio a shrine has been dedicated…
Griffith Observatory In Los Angeles – Site Of Jim Morrison Photoshoot
Griffith Observatory was the location of Paul Ferrara’s iconic 1968 photo…
The Alamo Gets Peed On By A Drunk Ozzy Osbourne
In 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was taking part in a tour across the United States…
D’Argenzio Winery – Randy Rhoads Limited Release Cabernet
D’Argenzio Winery has a one time vintage wine called The Randy Rhoads Limited Release…
Blenheim Vineyards In Charlottesville VA Is Owned By Dave Matthews
Blenheim Vineyards is located 20 minutes southeast of Charlottesville and…
Claypool Cellars In Sebastopol, CA Is Owned By Les Claypool of Primus
Les Claypool is best known as the lead vocalist and bassist for the band…
The Kids Are Alright By The Who Rockumentary Film Poster Location
The Who got comfy underneath a British flag for the cover of “The Kids…
Where Janis Joplin Was Born
Janis was born on January 19th, 1943, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Port Arthur…
Book Soup – Best Place To See A Musician Sign Their Book
Book Soup is one of the most popular book stores for celebrity book signings…
Wynne Unit , Huntsville Texas – David Crosby Was Imprisoned Here
For many years, David Crosby battled drug problems that eventually caught up with him…
World’s Largest Bruce Springsteen Archive Is In West Long Branch
Starting in November, 2011 nearly 15,000 documents including newspaper…
Gaslight Square Former Location In St. Louis
Gaslight Square, which was located in St. Louis from approximately 1957…
Black Dog Forge, Was Pearl Jam And Soundgarden’s Rehearsal Basement
Pearl Jam and Soundgarden rehearsed in the basement of this blacksmithing…
Seattle Center International Fountain Location Of Kurt Cobain’s Wake
This placid site brought distraught fans together to mark the passing…
Kurt Cobain Memorial in Viretta Park
A bench near Kurt Cobain’s former home and has become an unofficial…
Walnut Ridge Regional Airport – The Beatles Only Visit To Arkansas
The Beatles one and only visit to Arkansas! On September 18, 1964, The …
Fur Peace Ranch, Owned By Jorma Kaukonen Of “Jefferson Airplane” And “Hot Tuna”
Jorma Kaukonen and his wife Vanessa conceived what Jorma calls “a ranch that grows guitar players.”
John F. Kennedy International Airport – The Beatles First Arrive In The U.S. Here
On February 4, 1964, more then 10,000 screaming teenagers welcomed…
Intercontinental Absurdities – Frank Zappa’s Production Company
Intercontinental Absurdities is the name of Frank Zappa’s production company.
The Mansion Recording Studio And Residence Owned By Rick Rubin
This 10-bedroom villa built in 1923 has a long history including being the one-time home of Errol Flynn.
The Uncarved Block – Huge collection Of Grateful Dead Stuff
This may look like just another jewelry/gallery/rock shop, but the location…
Venice Beach – Where Jim Morrison Met Ray Manzarek
In the summer of 1965, Jim Morrison encounters his fellow film school buddy Ray Manzarek on the beach here…
Jim Marshall Photography – Photographer at Woodstock
Jim Marshall, who died of natural causes in New York City on March 24, 2010, over a 50-year career created hundreds …
Elvis Presley Birthplace In Tupelo
Experience Elvis! That’s exactly what fans worldwide do when they visit Tupelo, Miss…
Warren G. Magnuson Park – Where Soundgarden Got Their Name
In 1982 artist Doug Hollis built a Sound Garden, as a public art installation with tall…
WDIA – AM 1070 – First U.S. Radio Station Programmed & Staffed By African-Americans
In 1962 WDIA became the first U.S. radio station programmed by African…
Music City Walk of Fame In Nashville
The Music City Walk of Fame on Nashville’s Music Mile is a landmark tribute to those from all…
Where Bob Dylan Was Bar Mitzvahed – Agudath Achim Synagogue
Bob Dylan, then known as Robert Zimmerman, was Bar Mitzvah’d here in 1963…
San Francisco Art Exchange – Art Created By And About Musicians
One of the best places around to find art either created by Rock and Roll artists or…
Pico and Sepulveda – By Freddy Martin And His Orchestra
Pico and Sepulveda” was originally a 1947 song by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra…
Club Renaissance
Formerly a jazz club, it became the festival office for the 1967 Monterey International Pop…
Bill Graham Presents Offices
Bill Graham Presents occupied this building from 1972 to 1985 when it was destroyed by…
De Neve Square Park – Home to Elvis Presley’s Touch Football Games
In the mid 60’s Elvis Presley and his entourage would unwind here on the weekends…
MacArthur Park – Don’t Leave Your Cake Out In The Rain
Yes there really is a MacArthur Park, whether it’s melting in the dark or not…
Disneyland – The Beginning Of The Eagles
In 1971, Linda Rondstadt had a week long gig on one of the stages in Disneyland…
1987 U2 Rooftop Concert Location Of “Where The Streets Have No Name” Video
In 1987 U2 recorded the video for “Where the Streets Have No Name” on this…
Laurel Canyon – Frank Zappa, The Byrds, Jim Morrison, Joni Mitchell
In the 1960s, Laurel Canyon became famous as home to many of L.A.’s top rock musicians…
Garden Of Allah – Famous Hotel In Hollywood, CA
A fabled apartment/hotel that welcomed transient show business guests from 1935…
Journey’s Former Headquarters
After their monster album “Escape” made Journey a gazillion dollars, they purchased…
Offices of Melvin Belli – The Rolling Stone’s Lawyer
Melvin Belli was a prominent lawyer known as “The King of Torts”, and by detractors…
Rancho Olompali – 1966 Summer Home Of The Grateful Dead
Just off Highway 101 in Novato, Rancho Olompali was where the Grateful Dead had…
Rolling Stone Magazine’s Old Headquarters
On November 9, 1967 Jann Wenner and his staffed rolled out the first issue of…
Sears Point Raceway – Original Venue For Altamont Concert
On December 6, 1969 The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young,…
Hollywood Mercedes Benz – Where Elvis Bought His Cars
Legend has it that Elvis bought six Mercedes’ for friends from this dealership in Hollywood….
The Hollywood Sign On Mount Lee
The Sign measures 450 feet long, its letters are 45 feet high, and it’s visible from…
Metromedia Building – Previous home To KMET “The Mighty Met”
KMET was a Los Angeles radio station originally owned by Metromedia that first took to the…
Musician Union Hall Local 47 – Gotta Join If You Want To Work In L.A.
This is where you go when music is your livelihood. Whether you’re a superstar or play the…
Nudies – Creator Of Elvis’ Famous Costumes
Nudie Cohn was the country tailor to the stars. He made famous outfits for Elvis, Hank…
The Pleasure Chest – Rubber By The Yard!
Look like your favorite Rock Star. Are you into rubber or just want to look like it? Whips…
Sherman Oaks Galleria – Setting For “Valley Girl” By Frank Zappa
This is the place made famous in Frank Zappa’s epic, “Valley Girl”. It was also a main setting in…
Sunset Strip Billboards – The First Doors Album Started It All
Where the entertainment industry advertises to itself. All along the Strip…
Hollywood Walk Of Fame – List of Rock Artist’s Stars On The Walk
This is a sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California…
Youth Opportunities Center – Home Of The Watts Acid Test
On February 12, 1966 the Watts Acid Test was held here. You can read more about it in Tom…
Will Rogers Memorial Park – George Michael Was Busted Here
On April 7, 1998, British pop singer George Michael (formerly of Wham!) was arrested for…
Cosmo’s Factory – Creedence Rehearsal Location
“Cosmo’s Factory” was the fifth album by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1970. The…
The Dock of the Bay – This Is THE Dock Otis Redding Sang About
Otis Redding rented a houseboat with his manager while staying in San Francisco for some…
Edenvale Elementary School – Tower Of Power Lead Singer Arrested For Murder
On February 19th 1976, the lead singer for Tower of Power, Rick Stevens, surrendered to police…
Fan Asylum – Managers Of Rock ‘N Roll Fan Clubs
Fan Asylum has been managing and coordinating fan club programs for many stars. Their client ..
Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic
This famous location spawned similar clinics throughout the U.S. Many local and visiting musical…
The Ark, A Venue In The Remains Of A Wheelhouse Boat – First Concert For Santana
The Ark was actually the remains of a wheelhouse boat called the Charles Van Damme…
9000 Sunset Building – Home Of Music And PR Companies
Once the center of the music industry, this building housed most of LA’s influential…
Barris Kustom Auto – Creator of Many Famous Celebrity Cars
George Barris has been known as the “Kustom King” for a long time. He customized…
Laurel Canyon Country Store – Best Place To Find Rock Celebrities
This has been a spot to see Rock and Roll celebrities doing their grocery shopping …
Dead Man’s Curve – Jan Berry Had A Near-Fatal Car Accident Here
The story of “Dead Man’s Curve”, made famous in the Jan & Dean song, ironically…
The Polo Fields At Golden Gate Park
On January 14, 1967 a Human Be-In called the Gathering of the Tribes was held…
Lindley Meadows – Golden Gate Park
In 1975 Jerry Garcia and Friends (really The Grateful Dead) returned from a year off …
The Onion – Los Angeles Acid Test In 1966
The Grateful Dead played here in early 1966 as part of the Acid Test series…
B.R. Cohn Winery, Founded By The Manager Of “The Doobie Brothers”
In 1969, Bruce Cohn began managing a local band called The Doobie Brothers, and the rest…
The Mondrian Hotel – Failed Milli Vanilli Suicide Attempt
The Mondrian hotel has long been popular with the rock crowd, attracting …
Lookout Mountain Avenue
Joni Mitchell was living in this canyon when she wrote the “Ladies Of The Canyons” and “Clouds” albums. Also…
Topanga Canyon
This canyon begins its North end in the San Fernando Valley and ends at the Pacific Ocean. Throughout its length…
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