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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Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Site Of The Monkees First Live Performance
Originally called “Arizona State Fairgrounds Exposition Center”. In April 1965, the name was officially…
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Ondine, Best Known For Hosting The Doors’ First New York Gigs
Ondine was considered one of the coolest mid-60’s East Side of New York discos. Ondine was an exclusive…
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Birmingham High School Concert Featuring The Jefferson Airplane And The Doors
On May 20, 1967, Birmingham High School, now known as Birmingham Community Charter High School…
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Continental Ballroom In Santa Clara A Former Clasic Rock Venue
This former roller-skating rink was converted into the Continental Ballroom in 1967. It was…
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O’Keefe Centre Now Known As Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
On July 31st through August 5th, 1967 Bill Graham brought the San Francisco…
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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The Singer Bowl – The Doors Headline For The Who In 1968
The Singer Bowl hosted concerts over the years, including a 1968 concert headlined by The Doors with The Who as the opening act. Jimi Hendrix also performed there in August 1968.
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“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…
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Toronto Rock and Roll Revival – The Plastic Ono Band, The Doors, Alice Cooper, Chicago
John Lennon and Yoko were invited be the emcees. Lennon suggested that they wouldn’t…
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Kiel Opera House, Now known as the Peabody Opera House
Now known as the Peabody Opera House. On July 11, 1978, the Rolling Stones performed one sold-out show…
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The Ed Sullivan Theater – Home To Many Famous Television Performances
On September 9, 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show…
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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…
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Rhino Records, A Novelty, Comedy And Reissue Label, A Part Of Warner Music Group
Rhino has been around since 1978 but they originally started as a record store in 1973. As a label…
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Chateau Marmont – Jim Morrison Lived Here & John Belushi Died Here
If discretion, location and luxury is what a rock star needs, they usually find it at the…
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The Doors Office and Recording Studio In West Hollywood, CA
The second floor once housed the business offices for the Doors. They recorded their…
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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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Terrace Ballroom Former Location In Salt Lake City Utah
During the 1930’s, it was called “Coconut Grove”. Its name was changed in the…
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Jim Morrison’s Childhood Home In Arlington Virginia
The childhood residence of Jim Morrison went up for sale in June of 2013…
Read MorePacific Coliseum – The Doors Live in Vancouver 1970 Album Recorded Here
As part of their “Roadhouse Blues Tour”, the Doors played here and most…
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