Topanga Canyon Rock ’n Roll History
In 1952 Woody Guthrie was one of the early American musicians who moved to the Topanga area…
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A&M Records – James Brown, Joe Cocker, Cream, Oingo Boingo, Soundgarden
The buildings here were originally built by Charlie Chaplin as the Chaplin Studios…
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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…
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The Coach House In San Juan Capistrano, California
As one of the only venues in San Juan Capistrano, the Coach House has hosted…
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Criteria Studios – Derek & the Dominoes “Layla”, Eric Clapton’s “461 Ocean Blvd”, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” Recorded Here
Many classic recordings were made here including James Brown’s “I Feel Good”, Aretha Franklin’s…
Read MoreWilliam Howard Taft Senior High School
One more rocking high school, this time located in the south west San Fernando Valley…
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Fox Venice Theater
John Lee Hooker recorded a live album here with Canned Heat called “Live at the…
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Glen Helen Regional Park – Location Of US Festival I And US Festival II
Now known as The San Manuel Amphitheater, this was the site of both US Festivals put on…
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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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University Senior High School
Many famous musicians went to this school…. some even graduated. Here are…
Read MoreMadame Wong’s West – Famous Punk Rock Hang Out
A Famous punk rock hang out owned and operated by Esther Wong. A who’s who of…
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Keystone Berkeley – Creedence Clearwater Revival’s First Gig
Creedence Clearwater Revival played their first gig here when it was called New…
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William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre
The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre opened in Berkeley in September 1903…
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House of Blues
Part of the chain that includes locations in New Orleans and Cambridge, MA…
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Raymond Theater
From 1979 through 1991, The Raymond Theatre was known as Perkins Palace. It…
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The Country Club
This site, which first opened in 1974, had been up and down constantly since its inception…
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Gibson Amphitheater
Formerly the Universal Amphitheater, this longtime venue has been a rock and roll landmark…
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