August Important Dates In Rock N’ Roll History
August had a significant amount of Rock N’ Roll events happen, some of them births and some deaths…
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Melodyland Was Southern California’s First Theater-In-The-Round
Melodyland was Southern California’s first theater-in-the-round. The location hosted many pop concerts…
Read MoreDid You Know That Cass Elliot And Keith Moon Died In the Same Place?
Strangely enough, both Mama Cass and Keith Moon died in the same London flat that was at the time of both their deaths owned by Harry Nilsson located at Curzon St. in London, England. On July 29, 1974 Cass died in her sleep at...
Read MoreWhere Larry Knechtel Of The Wrecking Crew Died
Larry became part of the Los Angeles session musician scene, working with Phil Spector as a pianist…
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Lou Adler’s Former Office
This location was Lou Adler’s first office. Lou is a man of many talents. He is a Grammy…
Read MoreBoulder Theater – State-Of-The-Art Concert Hall
In 1981, the theater was renovated into a state-of-the-art concert hall by…
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Sly Stone And Then John Philips’ Bel Air Home
This Beverly Hills area mansion that once belonged to John Phillips of The…
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Vocal Group Hall of Fame In Sharon Pennsylvania
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame was created to present the music history of vocal groups to people of…
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Western Recorders Studios – EastWest Studios
Western Recorders was considered on of the world’s premiere studios. In 1989…
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The Road Is No Place For A Lady By Mama Cass Album Cover Location
Opened in 1947, and owned by the Los Angeles City Recreation and Park Department…
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Gerde’s Folk City – Bob Dylan’s First Professional Gig
Bob Dylan played his first professional gig here in 1961. He opened for John Lee…
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Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark is best remembered as the host of American Bandstand. He went on to…
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Cass Elliot’s Last Home
This was the last residence owned and lived in by Cass Elliot…
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Monterey County Fairgrounds, Home Of The 1967 Monterey Pop Festival
The Monterey County Fairgrounds has hosted the world renowned Monterey…
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Hollywood Bowl
The home of the L. A. Philharmonic, but has seen many famous rock shows, including …
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Berkeley Community Theater – Metallica “S&M” Album Cover Location
On the campus of Berkeley High School. The theater has 3,500 seats, including a balcony…
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MCA Records
MCA Records was part of the Music Corporation of America (MCA). In 2003, it was bought…
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Buried Here – John Phillips Of The Mamas And Papas
John was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and promoter. Known as Papa John…
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Buried Here – Cass Elliot Of “The Mamas & Papas” & Hillel Slovak Of “The Red Hot Chili Peppers”
Cass was a founding member of The Mamas & the Papas known as Mama Cass. Hillel was the…
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