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TTG Studios

This is where the Doors recorded their third album, Waiting For The Sun. This is also the…

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre, formerly known as RKO Pantages Theatre opened on…

Crossroads of the World – Wally Heider Mobile Recording Studio

This is a one-of-a-kind classic Los Angeles landmark…

The Whisky A Go Go, The Byrds And The Doors Played Here Early In Their Careers

More rock and roll history has taken place in this one building than in most…

Hollywood Palladium – Blues Brothers Film Concerts & “Pop Expo ’69”

Opened in 1940, this venue has seen everything from Frank Sinatra to the…

Capitol Records – The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran

According to legend the design of this building is meant to represent a stack…

A&M Records – James Brown, Joe Cocker, Cream, Oingo Boingo, Soundgarden

The buildings here were originally built by Charlie Chaplin as the Chaplin Studios…

The Rainbow Bar & Grill, A Rock N Roll Hang Out And Institution

Originally meant to serve record execs across the street in the 9000 Sunset building…

Sunset Sound – “The Doors”, “Led Zeppelin II”, “Led Zeppelin IV”, “Beggars Banquet”, “Exile on Main Street”

Recording studios rarely have the kind of history that Sunset Sound has enjoyed. Led Zeppelin…

Geffen Records – Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Neil Young & Crosby, Stills and Nash

David Geffen, once manager to many of the big names of the sixties, such as Joni Mitchell…

Hollywood Bowl Museum & Hall of Fame – Los Angeles California

Founded in 2000, the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame “celebrates those performers…

Dolby Theatre, Formerly Known As The Kodak Theatre

Formerly known as the Kodak Theatre, it has hosted the Academy Awards…

KTLA Los Angeles – The Doors First Television Appearance

Casey Kasem hosted a show called “Shebang” on KTLA, Channel 5 in…

Western Recorders Studios – EastWest Studios

Western Recorders was considered on of the world’s premiere studios. In 1989…

Hollywood Professional School – Former School For Kids In Show Business

This was a high school for kids in show business. Many famous actors and musicians and…

Studio Instrument Rentals – “The Eagles” First Rehearsal Location

The Eagles first rehearsal as a group was at the Los Angeles location of S.I.R…

Barney Kessel’s Music World

In its heyday, this was where many musicians went for their equipment or repairs, partly…

Album Cover Location For Both “Da Capo” and “Love” By Love

The covers for “Da Capo” and “Love” by the L.A. band Love where shot at the one…

Lido Apartments – Hotel California Album Lobby Shot Here

As you may know, there is no Hotel California in Los Angeles, the cover of the album is actually a…

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…

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