With apologies to New York, Chicago, Nashville, Seattle, and every other major metropolis that has fostered a vibrant music scene, no other city in America matches the incredible, and eclectic, music history of Los Angeles.
Like actors and actresses who dream of making it big in Hollywood, L.A. has historically welcomed musicians from across the country who’ve headed west in their pursuit of rock stardom. The result has been an influx of top tier talent, spanning generations.
By the 1960s, most of the major record labels had established a presence in L.A. This, coupled with a vibrant live music scene — most notably on the Sunset Strip and in the Laurel Canyon neighborhood — helped Los Angeles become the hotbed of popular music…