Publisher's Synopsis
A lavishly illustrated insiderÆs look at 80 years of music and culture in Laurel Canyon. Laurel Canyon is a zip code with its own play list: to name just a few, Sonny & Cher, The Doors, The Turtles, Canned Heat, Monkees, Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Eagles and Carole King all cultivated their immortal sounds in this L.A.-based musical fraternity. Written by a long-time Canyon resident who knows them all, Canyon of Dreams traces the history of the community and its enduring legacy. Eye-opening both visually and informatively, this is a book no music lover can be without! Interview highlights include: Randy Meisner reminisces about the Eagles first gig and the recording of ôOne of These Nightsö; Graham Nash reflects on life with Joni Mitchell and describes writing ôOur Houseö; Slash, a child of the Canyon, details the formation of Guns N' Roses and much, much more!
