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[EP 391] I Partied with The Rolling Stones: Richard Lefkowitz's Wild 1970s Los Angeles Stories
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- Jun 25, 2026
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Summary
What was it really like growing up in 1970s Los Angeles? Author Richard A. Lefkowitz joins Booked On Rock to discuss his memoir, Welcome to Fabulous Angeles: The Rock 'n' Roll Adventures of a Wayward Westside Teen. Richard shares incredible firsthand stories of partying with members of The Rolling Stones, experiencing the rise of Van Halen, roaming the legendary Sunset Strip, and witnessing the golden age of FM rock radio. Along the way, we explore the friendships, first love, and deeper life lessons that shaped his journey, as well as the darker side of Los Angeles, including the impact of the murder of actor Sal Mineo. More than a memoir about rock music, this is a coming-of-age story about chasing dreams, finding purpose, and growing up during one of rock's greatest eras. Topics include: Partying with The Rolling Stones The arrival of Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen's impact The Sunset Strip in the 1970s Tower Records and the golden age of FM radio Backstage stories featuring B.B. King, Muddy Waters, the Doobie Brothers, Led Zeppelin, and more The inspiration behind Welcome to Fabulous Angeles Purchase a copy of Welcome to Fabulous Angeles Visit FabulousAngeles.com ---------- 🎧 Listen Ad-Free on Patreon Support Booked On Rock and get every new episode completely commercial-free with the Backstage Pass. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BookedOnRock 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast:…