I saw Taylor Swift at the Brandin’ Iron in 2006 right as she was introduced to the world and was quickly rising to fame. She was really kind and did a meet and greet for anyone who wanted to meet her and get pics/autographs. Wish I could find those pics!
I graduated from Aquinas in 1972. Took a drive down E Street 2 weeks ago. Wow... the Park that used to be next to the old demolished California Hotel, is now connected to the St. B's Retirement Home. I went to St. B's High School, from 1968 to 1971, before the Sylmar Earthquake knocked down the High School. No more Crest Movie theatre either. I am enjoying your memories. Thank you.
I loved KFXM radio station. I lived in Fontana and cruised E Street a few times. Never made it to the Branding Iron, I wish I had been able to see Rick Nelson.
Never heard of Mother Lizards and what was the cross street on E St. where it was located? As for KFXM, I was at the Orange Show when they had a real tiger in a cage (a tiger was their logo), and when I walked up to it there was no chicken wire or a guard or a station rep to say, "Hey, don't get too close, kid". That fucker would rip off an arm of any one dumb enough. Thank God I wasn't. Parting shot: I have one of their old "Another Tullis and Hearne Station" signs in my garage here in Phoenix, AZ. GOD, I miss my childhood.
I remember being at the Lee Michaels show but don't remember Eric Burden. Also went to the Stones 1st concert.. Billed as 'the worlds ugliest group'.. I remember that.
I wandered into this channel by chance and what a treat! KMEN (maybe you guys too) played golf at El Rancho Verde - Rialto - My stepdad was the pro there and we got tickets to the first Stones show at Swing (2nd show too), You got my attention mentioning Cruising E - Ha. I moved back to San Diego in late '65, but the Inland Empire was formative for sure !
So, it's 1971 we were having our High School Graduation prom at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, Ca. The entertainment for the evening was in fact Eric & War. I'm sure this engagement was never listed on his resumé. (LOL) but great memories, just the same.