Combining oral and illustrated history with a connective narrative, this fascinating compilation captures the zeitgeist of the Los Angeles rock and pop music world between the years of 1956 and 1972. Featuring hundreds of photographs and images of rare—and, in numerous cases, previously unpublished—memorabilia, this collection highlights dozens of iconic musicians, including Sam Cooke, Jim Morrison, David Bowie, Neil Young, the Doors, the Eagles, Frank Zappa, and many others. Packed with exclusive interviews, this one-of-a-kind keepsake of rock and roll in the City of Angels over the course of three decades is a must-have for any music fan.
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Combining oral and illustrated history with a connective narrative, Turn Up the Radio! captures the zeitgeist of the Los Angeles rock and pop music world between the years of 1956 and 1972.
Featuring hundreds of rare and previously unpublished photographs and images of memorabilia, this collection highlights dozens of iconic bands and musicians, including the Doors, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, CSN, the Monkees, the Rolling Stones, Ike and Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, Thee Midniters, Sonny and Cher, and many others.
But recording artists heard on the AM and FM dial are only one part of the rich history of music in Los Angeles. Turn Up the Radio! digs deep to uncover the studio musicians, background vocalists, songwriters, producers, and engineers who helped propel the Los Angeles rock and pop music scene to such a legendary status. Bones Howe, Barney Kessel, B. J. Baker, Merry Clayton, Jack Nitzsche, Hal Blaine, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Bobby Womack, Kim Fowley, Bruce Botnick, Dave Gold, and Stan Ross are just a few of the names recognized for their crucial contributions to the music created and produced in the recording studios of Los Angeles.
Finally, Turn Up the Radio! pays tribute to the DJs who brought the music of Los Angeles to fans throughout Southern California—and, ultimately, the world—including Art Laboe, Dave Hull, Robert W. Morgan, the Real Don Steele, Jim Ladd, and Dave Diamond. Their dedication to the music they played at such iconic radio stations as KHJ, KFWB, KRLA, KMET, and KLOS was critical to the development of popular music.
Packed with exclusive interviews, this one-of-a-kind keepsake of rock, pop, and roll in the City of Angels is a must-have for any music fan.
Harvey Kubernik has been a noted popular music journalist and record producer for more than 30 years. He is the author of five books, including Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon and A Perfect Haze: The Illustrated History of the Monterey International Pop Festival. His work has appeared in numerous anthologies and publications, including Crawdaddy!, Goldmine, the Los Angeles Times, Melody Maker, MOJO, and Musician. He lives in Los Angeles.
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