Hollywood, CA
Music connected to Hollywood
Ever dreamt of Hollywood? You're not alone. It's a place that's captured the imaginations of musicians for decades, showing up in songs like Lera Lynn's "What You Done" and classics like "L.A. Woman" by The Doors. Artists from 2Pac to Aerosmith have all been inspired by its unique energy. With a population of around 86,000, Hollywood offers urban views with a slight hillside feel at 236 feet, nestled near the LA River.
Beyond the Walk of Fame and the Dolby Theatre, where stars like Milo Ventimiglia were raised, lies a complex landscape. The entertainment industry dominates, but the grit is real. Dreams and desperation mingle in the air, much like the coyotes venturing from the chaparral-covered Hollywood Hills into residential areas. Explore Runyon Canyon Park for incredible views, then dive into the music that makes Hollywood truly iconic. With 81 songs and 67 artists referencing it on RoadyGoat, there's a whole soundtrack waiting to be discovered.
About Hollywood
- • Milo Ventimiglia, actor known for roles in "This Is Us", grew up in Hollywood.
- • The iconic Dolby Theatre, home to the Academy Awards, originated in Hollywood.
- • The early film industry's westward migration established Hollywood as its capital.
- • Hollywood's Walk of Fame includes a star for Lassie, the famous collie dog.
- • The 1920s saw a population boom, driven by the burgeoning film industry.
- • H.J. Whitley named it Hollywood in 1887; incorporated as a city in 1903.
- • Home to around 86,313, it's smaller than Burbank but more iconic.
- • At 236 feet, you get urban views with a slight hillside feel.
- • Entertainment, particularly film and television production, dominates its economy.
- • A glittering facade hides the grit; dreams and desperation mingle in the air.
- • The area's geology includes sedimentary rocks from the late Miocene and Pliocene epochs.
- • Runyon Canyon Park offers views of the Hollywood Hills and greater Los Angeles Basin.
- • The Los Angeles River, channelized in concrete, flows south of Hollywood.
- • Coyotes are commonly sighted in the Hollywood Hills, often venturing into residential areas.
- • Chaparral ecosystems, characterized by drought-resistant shrubs, dominate the Hollywood Hills.
- • The Tongva people inhabited the Los Angeles basin, including the area now known as Hollywood.
- • In 1911, the first Hollywood film studio, Nestor Studios, was established.
- • The Grauman's Chinese Theatre, known for its celebrity handprints, opened in 1927.
- • Hollywood Boulevard features the Walk of Fame, honoring entertainers with stars in the sidewalk.