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Los Angeles 1960s overview - Encyclopedia Britannica Los Angeles in the 1960s also was the site of a vibrant live music scene centred on the Sunset Strip (a mile-long portion of Sunset Boulevard) Bands such as Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, and the Doors honed their chops at clubs like Ciro’s, the Troubadour, the Whisky-a-Go-Go, and Gazzarri’s The Strip became a magnet for Los Angeles teenagers, and some merchants and civic leaders lobbied
Los Angeles 1980s overview | Music Scene, Punk Rock, Glam Metal . . . In the immediate post-World War II period, Los Angeles had a strong, distinctive black music industry Yet, as the city grew in importance as a music centre, the business became increasingly dominated by whites Even the city’s notable jazz scene was overwhelmingly white In the 1980s, however, Los
Los Angeles | History, Map, Population, Climate, Facts | Britannica Los Angeles, city, seat of Los Angeles county, southern California, U S It is the second most populous city and metropolitan area in the U S Home of the American entertainment industry, the city is also known for its pleasant weather, urban sprawl, traffic, beaches, and ethnic and racial diversity
Los Angeles 1950s overview | Film Noir, Beat Generation, Jazz - Britannica Capitol Records was launched in Los Angeles in 1942 in association with the British company EMI and soon became a serious rival to the major New York City-based companies, but no other major label appeared on the West Coast until Warner Brothers launched a record division in 1958 Among the independent labels that sprang up to record local artists and meet the tastes of the city’s rapidly
Los Angeles 1990s overview | Gangsta Rap, Dr. Dre, Hip-Hop - Britannica After the buoyancy and optimism of the 1980s, Black music in Los Angeles in the early ’90s turned desolate As economic recession and crack cocaine swept through Watts and East Los Angeles, a generation of artists chose to portray their world with unfettered realism These were tough guys acting
Red Hot Chili Peppers | Members, Songs, Facts | Britannica RThe ed Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band that combined funk and punk rock to create a new musical style in the 1980s Their best-known songs include ‘Under the Bridge,’ ‘Give it Away,’ and the title track of the album Californication (1999)
California | Flag, Facts, Maps, Capital, Cities, Destinations . . . The heartland of California is the Central Valley, which runs for 450 miles (725 km) through the center of the state, forming a trough between the Coast Ranges to the west and the Sierra Nevada to the east The valley is the state’s agricultural center Its single opening is the delta through which the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers drain into San Francisco Bay
The Eagles | Members, Songs, Facts | Britannica the Eagles, American band that cultivated country rock as the reigning style and sensibility of white youth in the United States during the 1970s The original members were Don Henley (b July 22, 1947, Gilmer, Texas, U S ), Glenn Frey (b November 6, 1948, Detroit, Michigan—d January 18, 2016, New York, New York), Bernie Leadon (b July 19, 1947, Minneapolis, Minnesota), and Randy Meisner (b
The Byrds | Members, Albums, Songs, Facts | Britannica the Byrds, American band of the 1960s who popularized folk rock, particularly the songs of Bob Dylan, and whose changes in personnel created an extensive family tree of major country rock bands and pop supergroups The principal members were Roger McGuinn (original name James Joseph McGuinn III; b July 13, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U S ), Gene Clark (in full Harold Eugene Clark; b
The Ramones | Members, Songs, Facts | Britannica Founded in New York City in 1974, the Ramones cultivated a simple three-chord sound that became the foundation of punk rock Played at a blistering tempo, frequently lasting little more than two minutes, and with catchy, often willfully inane lyrics (so stupid they were smart, according to some critics), Ramones songs such as “ Blitzkrieg Bop,” “ Sheena Is a Punk Rocker,” and “ I