The Ritchie Valens Memorial Highway In The San Fernando Valley
The Ritchie Valens Memorial Highway was inaugurated on Aug. 25, 2018 with…
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…
Crossroads of the World – Wally Heider Mobile Recording Studio
This is a one-of-a-kind classic Los Angeles landmark…
The Doors Office and Recording Studio In West Hollywood, CA
The second floor once housed the business offices for the Doors. They recorded their…
Griffith Observatory In Los Angeles – Site Of Jim Morrison Photoshoot
Griffith Observatory was the location of Paul Ferrara’s iconic 1968 photo…
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…
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.
Intercontinental Absurdities – Frank Zappa’s Production Company
Intercontinental Absurdities is the name of Frank Zappa’s production company.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sunset Strip Billboards – The First Doors Album Started It All
Where the entertainment industry advertises to itself. All along the Strip…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Onion – Los Angeles Acid Test In 1966
The Grateful Dead played here in early 1966 as part of the Acid Test series…
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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