Valley Music Center
Many rock bands played here in the 60’s and 70’s including but not limited to: The Doors…
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Tag: The Doors
The Aquarius Theatre – Parts Of The Doors Album “Absolutely Live” Recorded Here
How many lives can one building have? Opened in 1938, by the time the 60’s rolled around…
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Gazzarri’s
The Godfather of Rock and Roll was a staple on L. A. airwaves with his commercials for years…
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Devonshire Downs – Home Of The Newport Pop Festival
This ex-racetrack is probably best known for hosting the Newport ’69 Pop Festival. This show…
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The Original Hard Rock Cafe – Where “Morrison Hotel” Album Back Cover Was Shot
This is where The Doors’ “Morrison Hotel” album back cover was shot in 1969 by famous…
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Avalon Ballroom – Janis Joplin’s First Public Appearance With Big Brother
On June 10, 1966, Janis Joplin made her first public appearance with Big Brother and the…
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Aaron’s Records
After 40 Years serving Los Angeles, Aron’s Records closed its doors to the public… bummer…
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Barney’s Beanery – Last Place Janis Joplin Partied
A little bit of redneck in Hollywood, it was here that Janis Joplin partied the…
Read MoreDuke’s Coffee Shop/London Fog – The Doors First Official Club Gig
Once the coffee shop to the Tropicana, a motel previously next door where…
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Del-Fi Records
Bobby Fuller recorded “I Fought the Law” here in 1966. Del-Fi is probably…
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Elektra Asylum Records
Elektra Records was started in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickholt. During most of the …
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Alta Cienega Motel – Jim Morrison Lived Here
Jim Morrison lived here from 1968-1970, as the sign on room 32 states. Inside the…
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Carruthers Guitar Shop
John Carruthers is a famous guitar luthier who restores, repairs, and builds…
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Buried Here – Frank Zappa, Roy Orbison, Carl Wilson And Minnie Riperton
Carl Wilson He was a founding member, lead guitarist and sometime lead vocalist of The Beach Boys…
Read MoreBuried here – Leo Fender, Designer Of Guitars & Pam Morrison, Wife And Muse Of Jim Morrison
Leo was an American inventor who founded Fender Musical Instruments Corporation…
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