Inside Rock's Most Notorious Locations: Parties, Homes & Hangouts. LA/Laurel Canyon.

Never before seen inside look at rock's most notorious Los Angeles/Laurel Canyon locations where musician's played, lived, loved and partied. Jim Morrison, Neil Young, Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne, Kurt Cobain, The Beatles and more. With host Tim P.
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Photos:
Andrew L. Seymour
F. Antolin Fernandez
Music by Tim P.
I reserve the right to be on occasion, full of it.

[@RockessentialTim]

Hey everybody! So this is the first vid back since the fires here in LA and I just wanted to again thank everyone for all the kind comments and thoughts. My immediate family and I avoided the fires and my Sister In Law and family have found a place to live in the area while they rebuild. The Laurel Canyon locations have all been spared and thank the lord we finally had a little rain. Peace to you all and enjoy the vid. Tim.

[@JulieYfeaturemom]

A bit of wonderful news in a sea of sad stories coming out of these fires. All the more reason for you to keep making these videos - precious locations could be gone in an instant. Thanks for the joy! 🎸🎶💕

[@raymundoo6768]

Good news!

[@rduquet]

Very Cool Tim !!! Glad you guys are alright!!! Hey Tim,,,, Is The Hollywood Sign OK ??? 😎 Bob from Michigan

[@walkoffamedocs1171]

@@rduquet Yes, it is intact.

[@GuitarAgent007]

Totally cool video. Just wondering how you got into Neil Young’s place? Lots of rock history in the Topanga area.

[@jamesburrows6226]

Love your videos. Keep em coming. Great work. I will probably never see these places in person so this is the next best thing.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks. A couple of these places are not long for this world me thinks. Oh well.

[@jmoterobarrigon]

From Buenos Aires, Argentina, I'm relieved to know that the fires didn't reach that area, despite the tragedy of so many people losing everything. Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey and its anecdotes. Best regards!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thank you, gracias! I personally know 3 different family's that lost everything but luckily they all had insurance. It will take a long time but we will come back.

[@Bigheartrolling]

Omg! I haven’t heard Oh Blow Me in years. Great video. Thanks for making me laugh! Glad you’re okay after the fires.

[@RockessentialTim]

I hadn't said it for years, it just kinda came out! Thanks and so far so good, thank god its going to rain later this week.

[@johntilson2535]

The 60s thru the 80s were epic times in the annals of rock. Especially in SoCal Hollywood. They'll never be repeated, and nothing will come close again. Thanks for the glimpse, bud!

[@RockessentialTim]

My pleasure, thanks for the cool comment!

[@zroy9263]

I love watching your videos dude! I'm a middle-aged man originally from Flatbush, Brooklyn, but I grew up in the suburbs of the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles from the late 1970s through the middle 2000s. I've been currently employed on the Sunset Strip for the past twelve years, and I've partied at places like the Whisky, Viper Room, Rainbow, and the old House Of Blues. I've also visited the Alta Cienega motel, but, never the Jim Morrison room. I'm also VERY proud to say that the legendary, brilliant, and talented songwriter and guitarist from The Doors Robby Krieger has been a close personal friend of mine for the past 30-plus years. Being a rock and roll fan and historian for most of my life, I appreciate all of your videos about the great history of Los Angeles. Which alongside the great NYC are both the most important cities in the world when it comes to modern music! Keep up the good work!

[@RockessentialTim]

I'm so glad you commented with the cool story! I've always loved Robby and thought it was a shame that he is hardly ever mentioned in the "Greatest Guitarist Ever" discussions. About 40 years ago I was standing in a long line at City National Bank up at the end of Sunset and Robbie was in front of me. I got to talking to him and he couldn't have been nicer and cooler and he even said hi again on his way out. It doesn't seem like much but it made a big impression on me. Anyways, thanks again. Cheers!

[@zroy9263]

@RockessentialTim Thanks for reaching out! Yeah, man. I met Robby as a client at my job working in the Optical industry in Sherman Oaks. Although I didn't know who he was at the time when I first met him, I had heard of the band Doors of course. He was such a humble and classy man. He invited me to his gig at the old Club Lingerie on Sunset and his guitar playing was so fluid, unique, slick, polished, blues-oriented, rockin', jazzy, and funky that he blew my fuckin' mind! Robby Krieger is easily one of the most gifted and versatile guitar players in history! He's in my top twenty list easily! We exchanged phone numbers back in 1992 and have been friends ever since.

[@fulljaunt]

Hey Tim. I just found you last week and have been obsessed. I live in Nashville but have family in Hollywood area and have spent a lot of time in LA over the last few decades. LA can get a bad rap but the "hills" have always drawn me back. Mixed with my love for 60's-70's rock, there is somthing almost spiritual about a lot of the area. Laurel Canyon is my fav. Much love and keep it up.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks. My fave part of LA is the Hollywood Hills. I live on the Studio City side and its my fave part of LA. Very peaceful and laid back. Could do without the fires though!

[@themalt-toneschannel]

ALRIGHT! I'm spending a snowy Michigan night with a new episode from Tim 🍮

[@kateskeys]

Hi from NYC?! Sounds like fun to be in a snow storm! ITS RAINING HERE! 🌟🌟🌟ENJOY THE SHOW🍿

[@chassisresearchkid]

Our state sucks!

[@RockessentialTim]

As a person who spent the first 18 years of his life in Motown let me just say that the music from there is great. The weather? Not so much.

[@TheInterGalacticFederation]

03:30 "Blow me..." 🤠 thanks again Tim - i love the view from the lookouts.

[@RockessentialTim]

That guy was a total *ick. I'm surprised he didn't follow me to my car.

[@DeflatingAtheism]

@@RockessentialTim Not to mention the vicious guard puppy! I like this new format of you getting into trouble! 😄

[@edjuillard4054]

Thank You, Tim! You do a great service to not only Rock History but in history in general with your channel. You bring great Joy to So Many People. Best Channel on KZbin.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Ed. I love it!

[@peterwhitman5575]

I always look forward to your new vlogs you have the most unique perspective and always interesting. YOU REALLY ROCK YOUR CHANNEL, KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK.

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, thanks!

[@thunderousapplause]

I’ve just made up my mind to leave my Los Angeles after 20 years. Getting old. Gotta get back to where family is and a support system is. Back to Ann Arbor. How I have loved it here. I’ve never stopped at the Laurel Canyon store and that’s on the list before I leave. Thank you for all these great videos Tim.

[@RockessentialTim]

You gotta do what you gotta do. Stop at the store for a coffee, its a great way to spend time in the morning.

[@douglayman1843]

I'm very close to Ann Arbor, I'm in Livonia..... could you tell me a good place to stay near Laurel Canyon if I were to go out there and see it for myself before I die lol?

[@RockessentialTim]

@ I would check out Air BnB. There is a place on Oak Ct that John Lennon used to stay at when he was in town. I don't know the availability but it might be a cool place to start.

[@douglayman1843]

@RockessentialTim thank you! I'd buy you and your wife a drink or dinner when we Go there this fall if you are available.

[@RockessentialTim]

@@douglayman1843 Let me know when it gets closer.

[@birdman1112]

Been waiting for another Friday night with Tim. Thanks man.

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, thanks.

[@frankez99]

I’m easy to please, I see Morrison on a thumbnail, I instantly watch.

[@RockessentialTim]

...and don't I know it! Hope you enjoyed it.

[@haydndavies2475]

Just got in from night shift at the hospital and this popped up. Brilliant.made up. Love your passion. Glad your ok after the fires. Take care from uk. 🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks much, I really appreciate your comment. My wife served as a nurse for 38 years so I have a slight inkling to how mind-numbingly long nights and weekends are. All the best, cheers!

[@andrew.l.5493]

Wake up and ease into my Saturday morning with fresh coffee and a video from Tim. Perfect way to start the day. Cheers.

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on Andrew, hoping you have a great day!

[@thed2la]

Great video, Tim. I was never a Doors fan growing up, but now at 56 I have an appreciation for them, especially after coming out to LA for the past 9 years and hanging out at Venice Beach a bit. Jeff from Detroit.

[@RockessentialTim]

When I was a teen living in Detroit I used to listen to WABX. They played a lot of more obscure stuff back then but they always included The Doors and they didn't just play the hits. At first they didn't exactly fit into my peripheral of what aggressive, harder rock was about but I grew to appreciate them and then later in my 20's, out and out obsessed with them.

[@thed2la]

@ Yes, 99.5 FM - and I remember the ABX dog wearing a cape as their logo. 😄A lot of great music, like The Cars, Bob Dylan, Uncle Ted, The Doors - they were all over the map.

[@RockessentialTim]

OMG, yes! They used to play the Stooges all the time so I naturally thought that everybody knew who they were and that they were big all over. Lets just say that if you were into music Detroit was a really great place to grow up.

[@jonnicklison449]

@@thed2la man you missed so much I’m from uk doors music just feels like home Enjoy my man

[@jonnicklison449]

@@thed2la so lucky to be in the lucky little city of night ❤️

[@rodneyadderton1077]

Thank you for documenting this. I have liked the Doors since my mid teens and I am about to turn half a century.

[@RockessentialTim]

You are very welcome, youngster!

[@aceopinions]

Another excellent show Tim! Glad that you and family are OK. Living in the Northeast, the devastation from these fires is unfathomable. Love the way you that you not only tell the story, and ALWAYS bring us there too - more important than ever. On the Alta Cieneca Motel ( Jim Morrison room) .. Just loved the whole seedy vibe and the $20 tour - notation of the towel, the bible... Hysterical. Thanks, Tom

[@RockessentialTim]

One of the highlights of my KZbin career was filming that motel room. We had been across the street having dinner and actually went there on a lark. I was somewhat surprised that the clerk took me up on the 20 offer. Glad he did!

[@SillyGoose2024]

I just happened to stumble on this video. And I stayed and watched it to the end which is a rarity for me. And that's because the host does a good job of keeping it moving while pointing out all the history.

[@elliott_void_live]

Great video! My first ever visit to LA was in 2012 and my friends lived down the street from Abbey San Encino at the time and I thought it was such a cool house.

[@RockessentialTim]

For better or worse hat neighborhood has gentrified like you cannot believe. I hope it holds on to its unique character. Thanks for the comment. Tim

[@Twobarpsi]

Thank you for documenting and presenting these locations. Not only is it historically entertaining, but also a vital record that preserves the past. Excellent video Tim!

[@RockessentialTim]

That is very cool of you. Thanks much.

[@54WMD]

Tim, you are an historian. Well so appreciate your research.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks much.

[@JoeFromJoplinMO]

Very cool. Thanks for taking us along.

[@RockessentialTim]

Tanks!

[@rebeccaletourneau1822]

Thank you so much Tim! Glad you and yours are safe. May the grandest state be grander than ever! ✌🏼🕊️

[@dugaldhutchings404]

Nice one Tim. I like how you talk about documenting these locations, these videos you've made will be important historical documents.

[@RockessentialTim]

Hey my man, how are you? Hope all is well and thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@kingswoodroadproductions6570]

I love Tim's video productions. I can feel the passion all the way down here in Costa Rica. You Rock Tim!

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, thanks!

[@AR-ki7hg]

Love it! Finally got to California a few years ago and thought I seen a lot but hardly put a dent in it. I'm 66 and hope some day I can make it there again and finish what I started.

[@RockessentialTim]

Its a big place and there's a lot to see in this State. My favorite non rock places are Yosemite and Sequoia Nat'l Park.

[@AR-ki7hg]

@@RockessentialTim Did Yosemite then off to San Francisco where a storm was coming when we would have been leaving so had to rush to get an earlier flight out, good thing we did!! NO SEAFOOD!

[@TimBoss2000]

Interesting as always. We pray for LA.

[@RockessentialTim]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[@aHorseWithNoName88]

Thank you so much for your videos. Los Angeles is such a magical city. All the stories you share help me understand why LA is so wonderful. I truly thank you

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks and it is a wonderful place. Hopefully we can come back from these tragic fires and make it that way again.

[@Foofang65]

Good stuff. Keep the memories alive. Great documentation.

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, thanks!

[@RicG.]

Another great video Tim! Continued prayers for all those who lost so much in SoCal. 🙏

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, much appreciated.

[@cheshirecat5571]

I grew up in east Hollywood in the 60s. Earlier today I was looking on Google Maps at places I used to live and also at the Catholic grammar school I attended. All the places are shabby and rundown - just like most of the places in your video. Hollywood, like the rest of Los Angeles, consumes it's past by constantly tearing down buildings and building new ones over them. Slowly the past is disappearing. Good thing you are documenting these places while they still exist.

[@RockessentialTim]

I agree. I think the neighborhoods will fare okay but the storefronts and small business' are gone for good.

[@chadmooreofficial]

Geeeeze...did the Hollywood Hawaiian Hotel start a witness protection program, or are they just allergic to visitors? Anyway, huge shout-out to Tim for keeping us in the know about the status of these sacred grounds in L.A., especially LC. Glad these areas were spared. 🎉

[@cocoaorange1]

The Place Is Nice.

[@ssherrierable]

Who wants to pay money to stay somewhere that has random ppl walking in filming them?

[@aarongoff1111]

Love your channel, Tim. I'm 49 years old and have always been fascinated with the rock n roll music, history, and cultures of the past. I know a lot, but there's still so much I don't know, making it much more fun and exciting when it's discovered. Imagine that, "old" stuff still feeling new and invigorating. Personal favorites are the Who, Kinks, Beatles, Grand Funk and the list goes on. But when it comes to ANYTHING rock n roll, it's all gravy for me! Thanks a ton for your time and efforts. Keep rockin'!! 🙏👍🎸🎶🎵

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks much for the cool comment. I love those bands too and if they were based in LA I would have done a piece on them already. But I also love artists like The Black Keys and Jack White. They are still pretty fresh sounding! Cheers!

[@rwilliams6928]

Thanks for keeping rock n roll alive Tim. Another fantastic video.

[@RockessentialTim]

thanks!

[@johnrambo7630]

Very cool. The deck on the Cobain house was quite unsafe....glad you came out ok

[@RockessentialTim]

Even if the Cobain house wasn't there, the Hollywood Heights area is one of the coolest walks in all of Los Angeles. It butts right up against The Hollywood Bowl.

[@johnrambo7630]

@RockessentialTim that area was unique for sure. Another stellar video. It's fun to imagine what jim, george and others were doing in these locations.

[@tominwpg]

Good to have you back, Tim. I can't tell you how much I enjoy this content. Thank you.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks much. I usually wait a little longer between vids but after the fires I was raring to go.

[@kevinhensley4643]

Thank you again Tim, your videos are always historical and entertaining.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Kevin. Good to hear from you!

[@anthonyvalli2455]

This was fun! I lived in LA most of my life, and never knew about that hotel. I actually lived right behind it, through the shrubs in the back, on Yucca, which is where I met my wife! We used to walk our dog right by this every day. Can't wait to share this with her.

[@RockessentialTim]

The neighborhood has come up a lot in the past several years, especially over there by Playboy liquor.

[@anthonyvalli2455]

@ damn. Playboy liquor. There’s a name I haven’t heard in a long while.

[@robertdiehl1281]

As a SoCal native I absolutely love these videos. Has such a cool history vibe.

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, thanks!

[@george-st-george]

Thanks for this one !!!! Really great,as always !!! A cool trip !! Keep going strong !!!

[@RockessentialTim]

Tanks, George.

[@viciousbuddha8854]

Love your channel! Always great to see pieces of music's history

[@RockessentialTim]

Always my pleasure, thanks.

[@davealexander59]

Once again my name gets mentioned by you, Tim. The first time as Iggy's bass player (RIP) and twice in two separate videos as the Eagle's Hotel California album cover photographer. Nice.

[@RockessentialTim]

Ha, that is too funny! On the same completely different subject, I've been reading an Iggy bio over the past few days. Your namesake was a good guy but a rather tragic figure.

[@buzzsmith8146]

I always enjoy your knowledge of Laurel Canyon and its occupants. Thanks, Tim.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks!

[@luvbasses5487]

Another memorable trip my friend. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks Tim.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks luv, glad you liked it. Thinking of doing a vid on LA bassist. Any particular LA players that you think are a must?

[@luvbasses5487]

@ there’s so many bassists Tim…but the ones that come to mind are the usual legends: Joe Osborn, Carol Kay, Lyle Ritz, Ray Pohlman, Sklar etc…. I’m about halfway through Selvin’s book on Jim Gordon. I’d love to see your take on his early life. You know, his childhood home and other residents of his. It’s a bittersweet story and you know why - no need to mention it. But when you comb back and realize all the artists he’s worked with…it’s just stunning!

[@RockessentialTim]

@@luvbasses5487 Im putting Osborn on the list, thanks for the heads up on him. Was it Jerry Scheff that played with Elvis and the Doors? Those studio guys were all so good.

[@luvbasses5487]

@@RockessentialTim yes, Jerry was a “first chair” player for sure. He played bass on Anne Murray’s first number one record, the song Snowbird. He also played with Tanya Tucker and many other artists I’m sure who needed solid bass playing. His tenure with Elvis was about a decade, from ‘68 to ‘77. In ‘74-‘5 Jerry was replaced with Duke Bardwell. Evidently he needed time away from the stage for family reasons.

[@RockessentialTim]

@@luvbasses5487 I've heard his name pop up on some of the Doors sessions. This bassist vid is still just a kernel of an idea so it may be awhile.

[@buanobas9122]

Another fantastic video mate,watching this just after 1 am,having a beer in Dublin,Ireland🙂Read so many books about the LA/Laurel Canyon rock scene,your video's really bring it to life,much appreciated👍

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks. One of these days I would love to come to Dublin with my camera. There is just so much great music that has come out of there.

[@buanobas9122]

@@RockessentialTim Absolutely,i was literally in a pub called Bruxelles earlier,a favourite haunt of Thin Lizzy back in the day,there is a statue of Phil Lynott outside it...

[@RockessentialTim]

@ Totally!

[@f1kwa399]

Excellent update and production as always Tim, thank you👍

[@RockessentialTim]

Yer welcome and thank you as always!

[@dvanmartin9842]

your videos are so good!! thanks, Tim.

[@RockessentialTim]

Yo yo! Good to hear from you!

[@carolplante]

Great video Tim. Glad you’re safe. Super idea to video history. Glad Laurel Canyon was spared. Take care

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks much and I'm glad it was spared too since I live there! Thank goodness we got a little rain and there's more on the way. Cheers!

[@anthonytadija21]

that was absolutely awesome thank you so much Tim!

[@RockessentialTim]

My pleasure, thanks!

[@levistubbs8949]

Great to see all these iconic places, you've got a real talent for explaining it all to us , many thanks !

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Levi. Hope all is well!

[@OperationNorthwoods]

Another great video, Tim! May I add a location suggestion for part 2: the Riot House (now the Andaz.). It's a shame that the Alta and Kurt's house are being demolished. Granted, they are dilapidated, but once they are gone, all that remains are memories. Looking forward to your upcoming videos!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks and I will try. I've gone into the Andaz once with my camera and let's just say they were less than thrilled to see me.

[@jwwj30]

Thanks for the update on your sister-in-law, so glad they found a place to stay in the area while they rebuild, it might take awhile with all the paperwork. Also made a donation to Wings of Rescue, as I’m a huge animal lover too. They sent me updates on the 22 dogs & 1 kitten they rescued from the LA Fires & flew down here to San Diego. Thanks Tim for another great video to add to your stories about Essential Rock in SoCal.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks so much for the Wings of Rescue donation. The guy that runs it is Ric Browde who was a record producer for years and his claims to fame (or infamy) were Poison and Faster Pussycat. But he's a great guy and has saved tens of thousands of pets from kill shelters.

[@mickrinaldiofficial979]

Love how you said blow me ! Glad your doing well and safe tim...top work

[@RockessentialTim]

Ha! Sometimes the frustration boils over, I edited it out of the original Zevon vid.

[@DavidBridge-u8d]

In 1972 my family took an extended vacation in LA . My dad had uncles that lived out there. We went to Disney Land and took some tours of Hollywood and the studios. We saw the house fronts for the Munsters and Leave It to Beaver that I remember which was the same house they used for Marcus Welby MD . We saw Don Knotts and Dan Blocker rehearsing for Dons new show. My dad had stayed at the same birding house in Alpine Texas in the room that Dan Blocker stayed in so that was interesting. So in 1972 I toured as a kid around some of these areas possibly in the same era that some of this history was being made or shortly after. My dad remembered the house where Sharron Tate lived. Just 4 years after that happened. Wow how time flies. I would’ve been about 10 years old. Awsome videos.

[@RockessentialTim]

Very interesting. I had a similar experience touring Universal back then and it was like entering Neverland.

[@marshallj2415]

Thank you Tim! You're so damn good at these rock videos. I really appreciate you taking the time. Thanks.

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, thanks for the cool comment!

[@marshallj2415]

@@RockessentialTim We love you Tim! We are praying the fire situation works out well for you and your family and everybody else. Much, much love from Oceanside my friend!

[@johnczech7074]

Great content Tim! Thanks!!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, cheers!

[@michaeltudda8462]

Love you brother great job on this tribute. Vermont loves you.

[@RockessentialTim]

Tanks much. On a mundane side note: There are 2 States that I have never visited, Alaska and Vermont. I intend on rectifying that in the coming few years!

[@jevans9359]

Glad to know that you guys are okay! I’m surprised that the Cobain house is still standing. I’ve seen other vloggers go there and they always say that it’s going to be destroyed but it’s still there.

[@RockessentialTim]

I am a bit surprised to. They tried to get it designated as a historic house but the powers that be turned it down and I talked to the next door neighbors who told me it was being torn down and that was well over a year ago. I was up there recently and its still standing. Boarded up but still standing.

[@UncleWayon]

So great, Tim. Wonderful. Documenting this stuff is VERY important. Thank you!!!!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks and much appreciated. Cheers!

[@lfenn102]

I remember when you went inside Kurt’s house. I was fearful of that porch and missing boards! Thanks for another great video!

[@RockessentialTim]

Love that place and I go up there every so often to walk around the neighborhood. Nowhere else like it!

[@thestu4602]

@@RockessentialTim Thanks for sharing, especially Kurt's place! Thats also where they shot the home footage of Francis when she was a new born, they both seemed fairly smacked out, but still they captured a piece of history and youve just documented to keep it alive for us...cheers!

[@sparx550]

Great to see and hear your ok Tim. Another great video. All the best.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, glad to be here. Best to you as well!

[@lanceleslie5165]

I have to give you big props for the original music on all of these videos, Tim. Excellent capturing the tones and vibe of this era. I'd love to see a video of your studio and recording process, gear, etc. Great work, my friend.

[@RockessentialTim]

I put a lot of TLC into the music and its nice to hear someone appreciate it. Thank you. One of these days I'll do a video of the process, its really not complicated at all. I program drums and use Digital Performer as my DAW and I do the parts one at a time until its done. A song is usually about a 3 or 4 hour process from inception to finished mix. Then of course I mix it again 10 more times til it sounds exactly the same as it did on the first mix!

[@markbeavers5747]

Thank you again Tim for the great videos, you really hit it out of the park on the Rock and Roll History in Los Angeles where I grew up. I can't believe that I was there in my youth and probably passed paths with so many great figures without knowing it Lol!!!

[@RockessentialTim]

I hear ya. I've lived here my entire adult life and I can't tell you how many times I've literally bumped into someone at the supermarket or the carwash. As one of these guys once said, This is the strangest life I've ever known!

[@douglayman1843]

Another awesome video Tim!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks!

[@Flaming-Hedgehog]

If only the walls could talk. Been waiting for a hangouts episode or missed bits before. Great vid Tim. 🤘

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks and I'm getting together some new stuff in this vein.

[@WildflowerNJ1]

Throughly enjoyed that!! Loved seeing Jackson's home....thank you!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks. Abbey San Encino is still a very cool place. Jackson's younger brother lives there now.

[@chriswade5348]

Thanks for another wonderful video. It always makes me smile when a new one pops up. I love music, history, and the geography of the two together. You do a great job of presenting these interesting tours. FYI- it's pronounced in-yoo-tr-ow.

[@RockessentialTim]

My Detroit accent I suppose. Thanks much for the comment, it is very appreciated.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Thanks for the great R&R history and tours! Always an interesting and fun time!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks!

[@AlanMckenna-v7c]

A real gem. Great info and great presentation. Many Thanks.

[@RockessentialTim]

Yer welcome!

[@kbusby4824]

Rock on, Tim!! Great content as always. Thanks for documenting these locations associated with the history of rock. Much appreciated.

[@RockessentialTim]

As always, thanks!

[@TheLannaButterfly]

Oh to peek inside Blue Jay Way... 😅 Thanks for the vid, always so much history to learn. Nice haircut btw. ✌️

[@RockessentialTim]

The front door was actually wide open the first time I went there but I thought it might be slightly too presumptive even for me to poke in and take a look.

[@nickyanulis1852]

Good to hear from you Tim! Glad you're safe!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks. Glad to be here (still)!

[@boomtownrat5106]

I grew up in Panorama City in the San Fernando Valley. On Van Nuys Blvd in Panorama City was Phil Ann’s Moongate. He was Korean-born but decided to open a Chinese Restaurant. His brother Ralph and sister ran the restaurant. It was my father’s favorite watering hole. I had not known that the Cobain home had been owned by Phil Ahn. Thank you for taking us along on the tour.

[@RockessentialTim]

I didn't know he had a restaurant in Panorama City! BTW: I spent a good amount of time up there at Sound City on Cabrito near Lanark.

[@boomtownrat5106]

@@RockessentialTim I had to check the dates online, but that restaurant was open from 1954 through 1990. Elements of the restaurant still exist on Van Nuys Blvd. there’s a building there that has this huge round window and that was part of the original restaurant. It was very close to the Americana theater. I am familiar with Sound City recording. And technically, I think that was in Van Nuys closer to the 405 / San Diego Freeway side of things.

[@FoxMulder-y6o]

Hello Tim, thank you for these fascinating videos. My youngest son, who is 13, is already a fan of what is now called "classic rock", he especially likes the Doors. We enjoy watching your videos together. They give us a lot to talk about and provide him with information he explores further on his own. Hopefully you can keep them coming for a long time to come!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, I love your comment. My grandson just turned 14 (he's at Barney's with me in the vid) and he is constantly asking questions about rock too. Now in his case the band he is interested in is Nirvana but its 30 some years old now so its classic in my book! He actually gave me a little factoid he read the other day which I intend to use when I get the chance. You gotta love these kids today!

[@planetwisconsin9901]

Your stuff is good Tim! How about a video on the song Big Yellow Taxi? I have heard its full of cultural references to the Sunset Strip. On a side note, the Hotel California back photo is pieced together from many different pictures. We now call it Photoshop.

[@RockessentialTim]

I've thought about doing a piece on Joni but most of the locations no longer exist. That being said, it is on my list.

[@GuitarAgent007]

Wow, I used to do this kinda stuff on my own just to get a vibe from visiting rockstar places. Sat in Lemmy’s seat at the Rainbow and Jim Morrison’s seat at Barney’s beanery. Visited many Door sights then I found Tim’s awesome videos! Love it!

[@lorascelsi8102]

Los Angeles residents needs to fix up existing buildings. Been to LA many times and LA has so much historic towns and if these places survive the fires, hope these places get renovated. Don't let the California dream die. Sending safety Prayers to LA. 🌊.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks and I agree with you but I don't know where the money's gonna come from. I fear we're not going to exactly be showing our best side to the world when they're here for the Olympics in '28/

[@marktaft6467]

thanks for sharing this Tim 👍 much appreciated , Cheers from Ontario Canada ✌️🇺🇲✌️🇨🇦✌️

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Mark! You rock my friend!

[@Joseph_Greco]

Another great vid! Thanks for posting.

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, thanks as always!

[@Troy99y]

Glad to hear you all are ok Tim . 🙌🏻 another awesome vid … looking forward to the next one ☝🏼. 🎸 🤙🏻

[@RockessentialTim]

I'm still standing but not quite as tall as I was a few years back. Thanks, Troy!

[@orange8167]

Another cool video Tim! Glad you are okay after the fires.

[@RockessentialTim]

Good to go til the next natural disaster I guess!

[@mountart2]

Thanks once again Tim for such informative vid on LA!

[@RockessentialTim]

Yer welcome!

[@mullin99]

Good to see you posting videos again love the content !

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks!

[@xenomorph42]

You are the best, makes me proud to have been born and raised in Southern California, there’s just nothing like it, no history like it and I’m just so happy to learn all this stuff from you, great teacher, great great historian documentary, keep doing the work that you do. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@dananelson5244]

It would still be worth it as it’s a rock history landmark! Separate story but the Brady Bunch house has been restored to exactly how it was in the show, all the way down to every detail inside too and the furniture and wall coverings and everything.

[@davebudrus46]

Thanks for taking yet another one for the team we appreciate you brother ✌️

[@RockessentialTim]

Ha, thanks my man!

[@celebratingtheclassicswithearl]

Thank You so much for sharing Tim 🎼🤟 Lifelong musician here. Really dig You're content for a few years now. Rock on!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks and thanks for sticking with me. Its been a long road!

[@anbraban]

Love your vids man. It's been a big dream of mine to get over to L.A and visit the great rock n roll destinations and venues in the area plus the great rock star houses nd hang outs on and around laurel canyon and the whole hollywood area. Thanx for the vids

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, much appreciated. I've been doing this for a few years now and it is somewhat scary how fast they are fading away.

[@freightdawg6762]

Glad youre well Tim, Keep Rockin Brother

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks Freightdawg!

[@thorhorn]

Great stories. Great guy. Great channel

[@Paul-D]

Love the channel and glad you were safe, thoughts with all who are going through it though.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks. Its gonna take awhile to put it all back together here. The scope of it when you actually see it is almost too much to comprehend.

[@fulljaunt]

"Oh blow me"- the GOAT

[@judih.8754]

Great line befitting the situation!

[@Carvello20]

Nice video Tim, glad to have somewhat normal service back. I see you've featured Topanga. I love the John Phillips Wolf King of LA album from '69. It's one of the best LPs to come from this region. A beautiful comedown album. Lots of Topanga/Malibyu references. Do you have any good John Phillips stories?

[@RockessentialTim]

I don't know a lot about John but I will get to reading a book one of these days. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Carvello20]

@@RockessentialTim Really Tim, check out this LP, it's a lost treasure. Lots of guest stars, great backing band. My fav 'laurel canyon album'

[@craigcolton9641]

great blog Tim keep up the good work. from the UK

[@RockessentialTim]

Tanks!

[@thenewyteapartymovement1483]

Love your work. I'm going to date myself. I made the cover of Life Magazine sitting in front of the court house during Manson's trial protesting. What can I say: I was sixteen. Your stuff really brings back the memories!

[@RockessentialTim]

Well that's a pretty cool way to remember being 16! Thanks and thanks for the cool comment. Tim

[@dhrichardson5798]

Great video documenting this history.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks!

[@cminner6195]

Tim. So glad your sister in law family is in temporary residence. You are right , thanks for documenting all you can in view of recent events. Life so unpredictable. For example I'm 1.5 hours from Philly and look what happened there tonight .....so unfathomable, just like la fires. Hey did you catch any of The fire benefit concert?. Such good stuff. And stills and Nash together. Nice.

[@RockessentialTim]

Haven't seen it but I think I'll watch the repeats this weekend but I might see if its lurking about on KZbin. Couple things I wouldn't mind seeing. A lot of those people are in town for the Grammy's on Sunday.

[@Bill-jc1fy]

Another great video, Tim. Having lived in the LA area for 30 years from the 60's to the 90's, it really brings back a million memories and I sure miss Barney's.

[@RockessentialTim]

That place hasn't changed one bit in the 40 some years I've been in LA. Cheers!

[@J.R.Psych74]

Cool to see these places again, but it would be nice to see new places and hear different stories.