Growing up in LA your sense of it’s being different or strange is not apparent until one gains the perspective of living elsewhere. Even with that experience it can be looked back upon as just the excitement of the entertainment industry which locals downplay to live a normal life. The collective High energy level is real and comes not just from the entertainment industry, but other sub cultures, surfing, latin, automobile, etc. Still a mystical aspect exists that many locals attribute to the above cultures and subs. What UCLA grad and LA native David Mc Gowan exposes with “Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon” the little known, nefarious aspect of the film industry and gives a more precise definition to the magical side of Hollywood. Now in our fifth generation in southern California, being educated in the University of California system and UCLA as David was, can vouch that he comes across as truly authentic and credible.
Here is a brief rundown of what the book covers from Open ai/chat GPT:
“Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon” by David McGowan is a fascinating book that explores the cultural and musical revolution that took place in Laurel Canyon, California, in the 1960s and 1970s. The book takes readers on a journey through the lives of some of the most iconic musicians of the era, including Jim Morrison, The Doors, The Byrds, and Frank Zappa, to name a few.
McGowan argues that there was much more going on in Laurel Canyon than just the creation of some of the greatest music of the era. He suggests that there was a hidden network of intelligence agencies, military personnel, and Hollywood insiders who were working together to influence the culture and politics of the time. McGowan delves deep into the lives of these musicians and their connections to the military-industrial complex, the counterculture movement, and the occult.
Overall, “Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon” is a well-researched and thought-provoking book that sheds new light on the cultural and political landscape of the 1960s and 1970s. It will be of interest to anyone who is interested in the music, politics, and social movements of the era, as well as those interested in the role of the military-industrial complex in shaping American culture.
Trying not to give too much away, aside from the migration of “star” entertainers to the tiny area of Laurel Canyon, the presence of the US Air force, 1352nd motion picture squadron base on wonderland Ave. hidden in tiny Laurel Canyon is fascinating. What was it’s purpose? What was filmed there? Who’s interests were served? These questions and more are what makes this a tasty read.
Pick up the book here, https://amzn.to/3Swmsk3 . Yes, if you purchase a copy, I will be compensated.
