Historically Preserve Tower Records Store

06/23/2025

https://homenewshere.com/national/entertainment/article_fd1b6e45-0e00-53bf-becf-ff8462d82ce6.html

The late singer didn’t seem suited for the spotlight at first, as drummer John Densmore said in a new interview.

05/21/2025

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-05-20/stolen-jim-morrison-grave-bust-recovered-four-decades-later-paris-police

The Jim Morrison bust, which disappeared from the Père Lachaise cemetery in 1988, was found by Paris police while conducting an unrelated search.

05/21/2025

https://ew.com/jim-morrison-statue-found-37-years-after-it-was-stolen-from-his-grave-11738604?hid=1501fb439e2eac5cafa30c55ad8cf0b799266e98&did=17786031-20250520&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=052025&lctg=1501fb439e2eac5cafa30c55ad8cf0b799266e98&lr_input=a07e2848d480054072b7f4b865996802a3c09cdf75c7f48dba138b1ae78c5fe4&utm_term=send2

Jim Morrison's sculpted bust by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin was found, 37 years after it was stolen from the Père Lachaise cemetery in 1988.

01/15/2025

Sunset Blvd & Horn Avenue, former Tower Records location
Jack’s Hamburger Sign on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles (1950s) Jack’s Hamburger on Sunset Boulevard was a beloved spot for quick and delicious bites during the 1950s. The massive neon sign, adorned with bold letters and colorful lights, became a landmark for drivers cruising down the Strip. Jack’s was known for its juicy burgers, crispy fries, and late-night crowds. Musicians, actors, and everyday Angelenos gathered here after performances and movie screenings to refuel and unwind. The sign’s playful design reflected the mid-century charm of roadside diners and LA’s love for bold, eye-catching advertisements. Jack’s Hamburger stood as a reminder of the city’s enduring connection to comfort food and casual dining.

09/12/2024

https://youtu.be/rczXJbwCP9o?si=1eLJobefeTvo-i_u

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08/28/2024

https://abc7.com/post/sunset-strip-proposed-project-unleashes-public-outcry-west-hollywood/15235813/

A massive development project being considered along the famous Sunset Street in West Hollywood has unleashed a public outcry.

08/19/2024

This is a block from the old Tower Records location on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

ADVERTISEMENT A petition presented to the West Hollywood Planning Commission in favor of the controversial Viper Room redevelopment project at 8850 Sunset Boulevard has raised concerns about transparency. The petition, …

08/16/2024

https://veronews.com/2024/08/15/by-popular-demand-vbma-extends-rock-n-roll-billboards-of-the-sunset-strip-photographs-by-robert-landau-through-september-15/

VERO BEACH, FL— Visitors to the Vero Beach Museum of Art now have more time to relive the music of the 1960s and 1970s through the billboard designs that turned … Read More »

03/11/2024

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03/09/2024

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03/06/2024

https://doms2cents.com/bill-gazzarris-cause-of-death-the-sunset-strip-legends-final-curtain-call/

“Bill Gazzarri’s Cause of Death: The Sunset Strip Legend’s Final Curtain Call” March 5, 2024 by Doms DeskContents1 Introduction2 The Final Days3 The Night of the Tragedy4 Speculations on the Cause of Death5 ConclusionIntroductionBill Gazzarri, a name synonymous with the Sunset Strip, was a n...

02/11/2024