Feb 8, 2015 · They made music together, took drugs together, formed bands together, slept together. But none of the legends of the Laurel Canyon scene that flowered in L.A. in the late 60s and early 70s—Joni...

Jul 15, 2022 · In this article, I’ll go through my picks of the ultimate Laurel Canyon tunes and give a bit of an explainer surrounding each addition. *Scroll down to the bottom of this post to listen to the full playlist, and more, on Spotify!*

Apr 2, 2022 · Travelling in the footsteps of Laurel Canyon, California’s greatest ever music scene where Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, Neil Young and more found inspiration.

Sep 2, 2021 · So, Laurel Canyon plays a big part in the history of American music and Americana. There are loads of albums that came out of that environment – here is my top 10 essential Laurel Canyon albums. Number 10: Linda Ronstadt Heart Like A Wheel (1975)

May 22, 2019 · In the late 1960s, a marriage of rock and folk took place and much of the popular music from that union was being made in a single place — Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. From The Beach Boys to...

Laurel Canyon in the late 1960s was a thriving hub for musicians and counterculture icons. The area was home to legendary musicians such as Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, David Crosby, and more. Laurel Canyon’s proximity to the Sunset Strip made it an ideal location for musicians seeking inspiration and collaboration.

Sep 21, 2023 · The air in Laurel Canyon wasn’t just filled with the smell of weed but of endless musical possibilities. These gifted artists inspired each other. Genuinely and enthusiastically, they rooted for one another’s success.

Jan 17, 2025 · As he researched more deeply, he uncovered the connections, stories and vast songs of legendary musicians who lived in Laurel Canyon from 1965 to 1976, including The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Carole King, James Taylor, the Mamas & the Papas, Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, Jim Morrison, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson ...

During the mid 1960s the Laurel Canyon music scene spawned many important artists of the psychedelic era. The Byrds made a huge impact with their new psychedelic folk sound that they unleashed in 1965 with the number one hit "Mr. Tambourine Man."

Laurel Canyon is a two-part documentary series, directed by Alison Ellwood, that features an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution through a wealth of rare and newly unearthed footage and audio recordings.