Hey all! Just wanted to add that making this video was somewhat of a revelation. The adjective that kept coming to mind about David Crosby was "survivor". I mean this guy survived band breakups, organ transplants and hard time in the federal hoowsegow and has lived to tell the tale. And oh yeah, he's a pretty ridiculous singer too!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
PS: Is "survivor" an adjective or a noun? I guess if we're talking about the eye of the tiger its a noun, right?
@walkoffamedocs1171
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim It is more of a four-letter-word if you are describing a corporate band such as Survivor.
@roymcalister1238
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. David is a friend…has he seen this?
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
@@roymcalister1238 I don't think so. I have never had the pleasure of meeting him.
@rivett310
2 жыл бұрын
Gee this breaks my heart (no more touring) but I completely understand.
@JaimeMartinezJr-k5v
8 ай бұрын
RIP David Crosby...great piece
@RockessentialTim
8 ай бұрын
Best harmony singer bar none ever!
@lilorbielilorbie2496
Жыл бұрын
R.I.P Mr. Crosby. You made the sound track of my youth and thank you for that.
@AlanMckenna-v7c
2 ай бұрын
A GREAT WATCH. CHEERS.
@RockessentialTim
2 ай бұрын
Thanks much!
@Jake-yx7ct
2 жыл бұрын
Great tour and info. Thanks
@iannamico
2 жыл бұрын
Love it tim, it's like walking with a good friend 😊
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Def the coolest comment I've heard all week.
@DavidSampson-hk2xh
7 ай бұрын
Tim, I love your videos! Keep them coming, man! Really entertaining and informative!
@RockessentialTim
7 ай бұрын
Right on, thanks very much.
@bluebellbeatnik4945
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I love him!
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
There's only one of him and he's it!
@philipjackson6882
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim! Well done ... really enjoy your videos ... keep them coming please ...!
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Phil. I'm working on a new one right now.
@ctristan61
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, just watched this video today at lunch, not knowing what news I will hear right before I left the office. David Crosby was one of a kind.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@davidjones6218
2 жыл бұрын
Subscribed.. Great vid.. Thank you. Blessings from Cumbria UK. 🙏🇬🇧
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've been to the UK a few times but I don't recall Cumbria. What part are you in?
@davidjones6218
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim The lake district... Near Keswick on derwentwater 👍
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Just looked it up. Looks fairly awesome. Its now on my bucket list...
@mikecorey8370
Ай бұрын
IMO Crosby was the soul of CSNY. And his solo music was nothong short of phenominal.
@RSill25
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you touched on the Miami (Coconut Grove) connection, where David met Joni and his long time friend (and friend of mine), singer/songwriter Bob Ingram.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not super informed but I know Bob was a mainstay musician in Miami. I remember his named mentioned several times when researching Crosby for the vid.
@kweinfurt
2 жыл бұрын
That was an absolutely awesome video! Thank you for taking the time and for sharing it with us!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Trust me when I say it was completely my pleasure to make this.
@lossangeles
2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic segment! As usual the production is top notch 👍.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@unclerudy9797
2 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff as always ! Thanks for the tour Tim ! Peace, Rudy
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rudy. Always good to hear from you!
@trippingamericans7596
Жыл бұрын
Takes on a new significance now that he's gone. RIP David.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
RIP
@robyvt
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic❤❤❤❤
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@williamfleaher5834
Жыл бұрын
RIP David!!!!
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
In my humble opinion the finest BG singer to ever breath air.
@stevenbeasley8684
Жыл бұрын
Great post. Is what we're hearing YOUR music? Our styles are similar. I was co-Lead guitarist/ harmony singer in Andrew Gold' last band for 5 yrs. I replaced Jeff Foskett when he went full time w Brian Wilson. So I became the 'Crosby' guy in Andrew's Byrds band, BYRDS OF A FEATHER. Later, I did house concerts w him as The Andrew Gold Band, and did his own material. Best, Steve
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks. Before I retired and sold it I owned a music library so I kinda wrote all kinds of music but now its just for the vids I make. I know Andrew Gold the best from his work with Linda, had never met him though---he seemed like a real good guy. Anyway, I'll check out some of your stuff, I'm sure I can find it on KZitem, right?
@stevenbeasley8684
Жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim Yes, 2 CDs on youtube....PROUDLY OUT OF STEP and RETURN OF THE SHEFFIELD KID. Think you'll like DOG ON A CHAIN from 'Proudly...'also MY SECRET HEART. All instruments, vocals, production by me. Also did a AG cover, HEARTACHES IN HEARTACHES on KZitem.. Ciao!
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
I dig your slide playing. Cool!
@stevenbeasley8684
Жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim Hey Tim- thanks for the slide compliment. Did you engineer the music on your video as well as writing it? Sounds fuc@ing amazing.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
@@stevenbeasley8684 I have a small project studio and use a POD and I've gotten pretty proficient at programming drums. I use Digital Performer with Universal Audio plug ins and mix in the box.
@jongibson2205
2 жыл бұрын
Another splendid presentation, Tim. Not a month goes by without me spinning my now 53-year-old carefully preserved "Crosby Stills & Nash" vinyl LP on my 1973 Dual 1218 turntable. Yeah, I have the CD as well, but the original vinyl source brings back such fond memories. I was not quite 16 years old when that album was released and I remember buying it and playing it for the first time like it was yesterday.... Any idea if Crosby sold his boat for health reasons, financial reasons, or just old age reasons?
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
I still love holding the album cover in my hands while it plays. I think Croz sold the boat cuz he got too old to captain it. There are some articles out there about the boat now by the guy he sold it to.
@MplsTodd
2 жыл бұрын
Perfectly timed video! I’m heading for LA & Santa Barbara on a combo business/personal trip in early October and, as a huge Byrds fan, plan to check many of these sites out. Thanks for doing these videos!!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Santa Barbara is my favorite place. I especially love Carpinteria and if you get the chance, do a walk along Padaro Beach (its where the opening of this vid was filmed). I promise you won't forget it!
@MplsTodd
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim Thanks! We’ll be there 2 nights and will definitely check out the beach & harbor. We visited SB in 2003 and loved it. I also want to drive over the mountains to Solvang.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
@@MplsTodd If you go to Solvang check out The Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton. If you've watched the move "Sideways" you know what I means.
@jeffreylear7594
Жыл бұрын
I wonder why you didn't mention Dallas Taylor on the back cover on the CSN&Y album cover? Dallas (drummer) was looking out the window! Dallas was dating one of the girls (Gypsy) that was living with us at 8328 Kirkwood, Laurel Canyon. That little country cabin was demolished early 70s. I wish I had pictures of that sceen from back in the day. 67-68
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome. There are very few original country cabins left, the real estate is just too valuable I guess. BTW: I did include the Dallas Taylor back cover pic...
@CORNPOP24
Жыл бұрын
The bulldozer to the house story blew me away. I hope you do a Peter Tork documentary.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
I did the Monkees recently and there was quite a lot about him in it.
@lawrencerasmus
2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was written about flying in a plane to gigs not a acid trip
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
My take is its about flying in a plane on an acid trip.
@garrygballard8914
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim I always understood it to be flying back from England at 40,000 ft to be 8 miles high. Some of the early flights across the Atlantic for a lot of people. Being high, in those days, very well could be. Who wasn’t ? Mom and dad.
@wowthisiscrazyshit
Жыл бұрын
thx for preserving history Tim
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
If the vids are preserving history then I'm all in. I love having a reason to make them so thank you!
@alastairhenderson6709
Жыл бұрын
Who was looking through the door/window on the CSN (NSC if you must) record cover?
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Their drummer, Dallas Taylor.
@alastairhenderson6709
Жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim thank you. It's puzzled me for over 50 years.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know either until I researched for the vid.
@levistubbs8949
2 жыл бұрын
terrific video, love all the information, is it true Mama Cass's house was haunted ? atb
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Dan Akyroid lived there for years and he swore it was haunted. Cass lived there and before her it was Natalie Wood, so who knows!
@levistubbs8949
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim wow ! spooky !
@scottkeeler2306
10 күн бұрын
Lookout Mountain Drive. Humm. Joni Mitchell. Uhhhh that’s very interesting because it is also where the infamous structure was which was occupied by Naval Intelligence during the war years but became a strategic location for the CIA shortly after they became operational. As a matter of fact, it housed the largest facility for film production in the world. Geez. A handful of miles away from Hollywood? What a coincidence.
@RockessentialTim
10 күн бұрын
Hmmm....and if the military was trying to be covert about infiltrating why would they choose Laurel Canyon where its infamous structure location was well known by everybody in Hollywood, wouldn't they try to be a little less obvious? BTW: Have you ever watched one of their propaganda films produced there? Only Jack Webb would approve.
@gerrymarks7527
2 жыл бұрын
Like to meet him and roger and chris.loved those old rockers.old croz is a suvivor although he would shoot him self in the foot on ocasion .guess he has his own opinion.i guess the old saying opinions are like asshole's everyone has one,lol.😂
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Ain't it the truth!
@UberLummox
4 ай бұрын
Is "Mel's Drive In" a cheap rip off of the American Graffiti diner shown in the movie?
@RockessentialTim
4 ай бұрын
I don't know if I would categorize it as "cheap". A burger and fries will run you about twenty bucks.
@UberLummox
4 ай бұрын
@@RockessentialTim Ok. Maybe it was a dumb question, but I've never been to LA. Will have to google it I guess. I assume that's a yes.
@RockessentialTim
4 ай бұрын
Yes, it is a knock off of American Grafitti. They have pictures of the movie plastered all over the restaurant.
@UberLummox
4 ай бұрын
@@RockessentialTim Thanks. Great videos!
@RockessentialTim
4 ай бұрын
Yer welcome and thanks for the kind response. Rock on!
@Pfsif
10 ай бұрын
Always hated Crosby.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
RIP David. Harmony. No one ever did it better than you.
@bluebellbeatnik4945
Жыл бұрын
Yeh RIP. His spirit I think was the perfect reflection of the 60s/boomer spirit. Just beautiful, free. I know he was difficult but he was himself. Insanely talented musician as well. I listen to his music every day in some form or another (usually via The Byrds).
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
@@bluebellbeatnik4945 Beautifully said.
@lenalennon8746
Жыл бұрын
David Will be performing his song SHADOW CAPTAIN here on our KZitem channel later tonite NY Time ✌✌❤❤🙏🙏
@badgrand
Жыл бұрын
Luckily he is immortalized
@lugginnuggins5798
Жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTimTim, I would love to see any updated Crosby or laurel canyon stuff if there’s anything you haven’t covered. Your videos are a blast. I hope you’re doing well.
@drhirise1
2 жыл бұрын
I used to see David Crosby almost every day in the late '80's, early '90's over at Jerry's deli in Encino. In the old old days it was DuPars, at Petit, and Ventura. He'd be In there almost every morning.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
That is too cool! I've lived in Studio City for over 20 years and went to DuPars countless times and never saw him. Did you ever say hi?
@markplummer8493
2 жыл бұрын
Same here, and every time I saw him, his wife, Jan was with him.
@sadesmercy8810
2 жыл бұрын
Love hearing about the folks who created music that is timelessly beautiful. Love LOVE, CSN &Y! Thank you!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to them the whole time while making the vid. It still sounds fantastic.
@garrygballard8914
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim still listen as well, got their cds on my stereo table. And on my Spotify list. I’ll die before I stop.
@chrisreber2516
2 жыл бұрын
AMEN! These classic bands that sprang out of the 60s are one of a kind, plus they were all being played on top 40 when l was about 10. I used to wait with my little transistor radio for Teach Your Children, Around The Bend by CCR, and War by Edwin Starr. Those were truly the good old days 😏 the climate nowadays musically and otherwise is "different" to say the least
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisreber2516 I would agree. For one thing no one waits around for the song anymore, they just ask "Siri" to play it!
@zincChameleon
Жыл бұрын
'Eight Miles High'' is still under-appreciated; Roger McGuinn's 12-string sound, intending to imitate both a sitar and a saxophone, was unique, completely different from the blues-rock that would dominate the electric guitar for the next two decades.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Its a pretty great tune on every level for sure.
@larrymiller4
Жыл бұрын
Mr Tambourine Man was my first ever LP purchase when I was 14 the week it was released, and I have been a Crosby fan ever since. Despite his many (admitted) faults, failures, and weaknesses, I still love the guy, and now that he's finally "settled down" and making some of the best music of his career, I can say it was all worth it.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Right on. I would totally agree!
@oldermusiclover
7 ай бұрын
the wrecking crew played on that song along with Roger
@ryanryan6207
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these videos. Please don't stop.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Right on, thanks.
@brianroschi1450
Жыл бұрын
Great video Tim. The stories of c.s.n.y and laurel canyon is what started me watching your videos. I’m 46 and David Crosby has always been the backdrop of my rock and roll experience. I’ve loved his music, found him distasteful at times but he always kept my curiosity. Maybe that’s how his band mates felt as well. In the end, you can’t tell the history of rock and roll without talking about David Crosby. His talent was undeniable. Thanks for the videos.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
I have to say, I couldn't agree with your assessment more. Sometimes he rubbed me the wrong way but if there was another person in the world that sang as interesting a harmony as David Crosby, I would love to meet them.
@f1kwa399
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim, I love your “rockumentaries”, I learn so much, kinda frustrating since I used to work around these areas but I knew very little of the history you’ve shared with us. I got to visit 10452 Bellagio a few times but didn’t realise at the time it’s historical importance, when I found out it was Brian Wilson’s famous house I went back but it had gone, so sad how that’s allowed. Back home in Suffolk England now but looking forward to our next trip back there, armed with all your facts, many thanks, Ken
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks much, Ken. Visiting these sites is in reality just a convenient segue to talk about the artist and their music and it doesn't matter what part of the country or world you're in to do that, right? Anyways, good to hear from you as always.
@davidcooper7339
Жыл бұрын
Wow, you're doing a good job of showing some great rock and roll locations of David Crosby and more,. Fantastic with the Wally Heider studios and the plaque of great artists, including my favorite, Alvin Lee. Thank you so much.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Back in 1990 or so, my band opened for Alvin Lee and Ten Years After on a tour. About 20 dates. It was an interesting time. I'll just leave it at that.
@davidcooper7339
Жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim I saw them here in Los Angeles at the now defunct Hard Rock. Robbie Krieger opened. I don't remember an additional opening act however, I must tell you that I saw Alvin Lee( solo) at the Keystone Palo Alto in the early 80s. It was a thrill because I actually lightly touched his ES-335 while he soloed. I was a bit nervous that he might clobber me so I was happy enough to refrain after several taps on "big red" that in later years, went up for auction. I would greatly appreciate if ever, your stories about opening for TYA, that would be cool. I enjoy your vlogs, and please keep on hiking and story telling. Very Cool!
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
@@davidcooper7339 Cool story! When I toured with him we opened maybe 20 shows and he was playing a red Japanese Tokai that looked just like the 335. I always thought it was unusual but it was the only guitar he had with him---and I mean just the one! The biggest thrill of the tour was whatever town we were in, the best guitar player in that town would come to pay hommage and in Houston I got to meet one of my idols, Billy Gibbons.
@davidcooper7339
Жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim That's right! The Japanese copy he started playing in 1986 because "big red" was becoming too valuable and more subject to theft. I was lucky enough to see him before he employed the copy on his tours as well as after. Just out of curiosity, where you able to meet him like Billy Gibbons? I appreciate your time and thank you for your response.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
@@davidcooper7339 Yeah, I met Billy at a place called Fitzgerald's in Houston. He was with his bodyguard, Mr. Bob---probably the most intimidating man I have ever seen in my life. I remember Mr. Bob more than I do Billy. Mr. Bob was unique in that there was no delineation between his head and neck. I had a few cursory conversations with Alvin but he was kinda in his own world and I was just a temporary, pesky satellite.
@NECROSHADE-USA
2 жыл бұрын
This is good! Nobody does this better than you Tim, so many informative cool facts, such great photographs, and a fun, groovy vibe. Thanks for the entertainment and as always, I hope you keep doing this. David Crosby was one of a kind, that's for sure, talented and wild.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Its always good to hear from you!
@MrPhotodoc
23 күн бұрын
If the dialogue is written ahead it's genius. If not it's next level.
@wilsonpicket8505
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks, and keep up the excellent music vids!
@RandyR
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Had the honor of meeting David in 89, at an. AA recovery club. Hope he is able to stay clean and sober.
@edjuillard4054
2 жыл бұрын
Tim, your work makes so many people happy! We appreciate you GREATLY. Thank You.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that and I must say, making them makes me happy too! Thanks for the kind words.
@seamus6149
2 жыл бұрын
Wooden Ships ,one of my favorite songs written with Stills and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Starship , Kantner couldnt put his name on it because of record company contracts trouble, Starship recorded it on their Volunteers album but not a good version IMO. Incidentally Tom Waits used to call CSN, Crosby steals the cash . Oh well that's Tom.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
That is a great story and an even better quote by Waits!
@monicamestas7566
9 күн бұрын
Wow... the dilapidated house story is one of those trivia details I love so much. RIP David. I had the biggest lifelong crush on you 💖
@bobbysbackingtracks
Жыл бұрын
LOve your vids brother
@Cliffswanson
Жыл бұрын
The very first concert I ever attended was The Byrds playing at Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY where I lived. I was newly into playing guitar, was infatuated by all things Byrds, and doing serious woodshedding learning their songs by repeatedly moving the needle back to licks I was learning by ear from their records. They were touring in support of the Fifth Dimension album and I was mesmerized by Eight Miles High and Mr. Spaceman at that show. The opener was The Youngbloods and they knocked me out. Anyway, it was the first time I saw a live band and was my introduction to David Crosby. RIP.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
I've been playing for 40 years and I still couldn't figure out 8 Mile High. PS: Mr. Spaceman is prolly my favorite underrated Byrds song!
@Cliffswanson
Жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim Mr. Spaceman is definitely a fave of mine. Seems it catured a lot about The Byrds all at once. I liked jamming on the lead break with the record. Good times!
@buddysteele7624
Жыл бұрын
man you were able to get in and see him right before he departed The Byrds. so cool
@StephenOshea
2 жыл бұрын
great video so much great information
@JF-fn2jq
2 жыл бұрын
I Really enjoy your vids. Very well produced. Thank you!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure in making them. Thanks!
@dvanmartin9842
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Another one! That first solo record is such a strange vibey affair....
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
I know, its not something I listen to on a regular basis but I did revisit it during the making of the vid. Its pretty out there!
@garrygballard8914
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim A lot of first albums are Tim. What comes to mind for me is the Pink Floyd‘s first album A saucer full of secrets was strange to say the least and followed by the famous Ummagumm, which you had to be stoned to even get, once there, than you thought, ok, I get it now. So ya first albums usually hit the bargain bin early. Stoners for us Detroiters back in the day Ummagumm was it.
@RandyR
Жыл бұрын
Have been to many of the locations. Lived at 1963 N Cahuenga for 10 months. A wild 10 months. Best of times . Worse of times.
@jbolf6
2 жыл бұрын
Tim, great piece on one of my very favorite musicians. I purchased every record I could of CSN, and CNSY when I was in my teens. David's voice is so outstanding. I still listen to Triad and reflect on the tines. I really enjoyed this video
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
He recorded up in San Francisco with the Grateful Dead guys and when I get a chance to go back up there I'm gonna try to check out a few of the old haunts. I must admit I last heard Triads decades ago, I should give a spin now and listen to it with the new perspective I've gained doing all the Crosby research I did for the vid. Crosby's def one of those guys that have crammed 10 lifetimes into one.
@jbolf6
2 жыл бұрын
A great musician for sure, but he lived hard and paid a high price for this with his health and relationships with his band mates. Go ahead Tim, give Triad another spin
@RandyR
Жыл бұрын
David has just passed away. Very sad Am speechless. Had the honor of hearing,his life story and meeting him in 89..Was the main speaker at a AA club. RiP. Thanks for your gift.
@markduncan6690
3 ай бұрын
What a Totally Cool Hip and Informative video you have!
@RockessentialTim
3 ай бұрын
Right on, thanks!
@michaelmccollister7482
2 жыл бұрын
Loved it...as always...
@dw-bn5ex
4 ай бұрын
And we miss him.
@RockessentialTim
4 ай бұрын
Totally!
@Texeq
2 жыл бұрын
You make a lot of great video tours and this one joins the list!
@warriorempathshealingfromn5625
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Did you know that Peter Tork gave that house to Stephen Stills? Peter was a true hippie back then, he was a nudist and would take in anyone who needed a place to live and when he decided to move on, he gave Stephen Stills the house. So much history from those days and everyone seemed to know everyone.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I knew Stephen Stills eventually owned it but I didn't know Peter Tork had given it to him. So cool. A few years ago I was waiting in a hotel lobby and I actually saw Peter waiting there too, for about 15 minutes. I didn't want to bother him so I didn't approach him. Now I really wish I had.
@swordfish52
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Again Tim !! Jimmy ...
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jimmy!
@floetee
27 күн бұрын
Just thought I would drop this in here. Long time ago, I was hanging out with a buddy in front of the fabbo sunset marquis hotel where I spent more nights and holidays then I care to remember. Anyway, I was telling my buddy how awful marijuana was for me and this and that. There was this shuffling guy standing next to us who at one point turned and said gateway drug, ask me how --. Alright then, his limo pulled up and he was gone. My buddy looked at me and said holy fuck that was David Crosby. And yes, holy fuck, it really was.
@RockessentialTim
27 күн бұрын
Ha! Great story!
@rosalindalay4499
Жыл бұрын
Rip Croz ❤..thanks for making us feel like we were there where he lived n breathed.. beautiful areas n worth a visit
@kbusby4824
Жыл бұрын
Loved the rock tour once again. Great to see the lovely Santa Barbara area. My niece is a freshman at UCSB. Years ago I wrote a series of essays about an artist associated with the Pop Art movement who was based in LA. During that series of interviews, he conveyed that he used to play poker with Stephen Stills and Dean Stockwell. He also mentioned the Topanga Club where the locals could get in on Mondays when the club was closed to see musicians like Janis Joplin. Can't recall if you covered the Topanga Club.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Hey there and thanks. I covered a little about Dean Stockwell but never the Topanga Club (It was called the Corral). It comes up in the folklore of rock a lot but it is an empty lot now, it burnt to the ground several years ago.
@1990-t1j
2 жыл бұрын
This is a really interesting channel. Who was it peering out of the back door window on the CS&N cover, please? Looks like Dallas Taylor.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
You are right, its Dallas Taylor. Designer Gary Burden cut him into the picture (Photoshopped him before there was any such thing as Photoshop!) Taylor was virtually the only other musician besides the guys to play on the album. Stephen Stills played all the other instruments.
@1990-t1j
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim Thanks for the explanation. I shall look forward to the next video. Yours, Nick
@MyZxcvb12
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that picture was right and good thing it wasn't changed.
@kevinhensley4643
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! as always an excellent job well done....
@dono4598
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I often wonder if the people that live in these houses now know that rock royalty used to live in these very homes.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
I think all of them are aware of it. My guess is that the Joni Mitchell house gets at least one lookie-loo every day!
@robertowolfo2128
Жыл бұрын
He had a great voice and seemed like a really nice guy.
@matthewblanchard9301
6 ай бұрын
"If I could only remember my name" 🎸🙏
@sharisimonehampton5434
Жыл бұрын
Wow...this is probably the best so far. Thanks Tim. Great music story on these guys coming together. (Heavy sigh) A sound I still listen to often. And memories of the times. The pic for the album is cool. I love that no change could be made. The line up is a given and many nevrr even identified the order if these musicians. Lol...I always wanted to do the artwork for an album. Back in the day, it was something I used to do in my spare time. I never pursued that dream unfortunately, but still love to read everuthing that would be written on those covers, inside and out. A person could learn so much from those licorice wrappers! When music changed from vinyl to disc things changed. I still read everything but miss those lp covers big and unique billboards to the sounds we listened to. Again, thanks for the video and I appreciate your passion and knowledge each video shares. Youre an artist that rates right beside the very hit stars you discuss! Did uou grow up here in California? Cool is the rule...✌️&❤&🎵
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much for the kind comment and no, I grew up in Detroit but have lived in Southern California for a very long time now.
@leesanna7835
Жыл бұрын
Another stellar episode, Mate 👍🙏
@maxinecrawford2269
Жыл бұрын
🧡🧡🙏 from the UK big Croz fan 😢
@FernandoGomez-hh9jm
2 жыл бұрын
🎈🎈🎈🎈🐰🐰🐰🐰🐧🐧🐧🐧 I LIKE IT LIKE IT !!
@siriosstar4789
Жыл бұрын
I saw the Byrds shortly in the late 1960s at the Avalon Ballroom in San Fran. i say "shortly " because one of the band members was o stoned , they had to stop playing and that was that . fortunately the audience was equally stoned so we didn't mind that much.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Ha! That is too funny. I'm not even gonna ask who the stoned band member was!
@johnnybass3503
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for what you do. I drove a big truck. My dad took me to California when I was 18, I fell in love, It's only rotten hole but I like it. Watch all you're stuff 😮
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Right on, Thanks.
@lethrbear32
Жыл бұрын
Santa Barbara is my favorite California city. He lives up in Santa Ynez now.
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Im with ya. My favorite is just south of it in Carpinteria. Hope to live there one day.
@ccryder6605
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so cool, Tim. Thanks!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks much!
@leftofcentermo
Жыл бұрын
After watching many of your videos I see you know your stuff and I enjoy your videos so I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you. Keep them coming!
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing and I'm glad you like it. Rock on!
@joepalooka2145
2 жыл бұрын
Crosby is definitely "Mr. Lucky" like nobody else. He's a cat with more than 9 lives, literally. That guy has abused his body with every known substance, done time in federal prison, and had a liver transplant. Many other people who were far healthier didn't make it, and yet "Mr. Lucky" still survives. Everything in that guy's life is lucky, from his birth to all the people he hooked up with along the way. I've never thought he was a great artist on his own, and his songs are not bad, but his main talent is being a really fine harmony singer. His other talent is being lucky!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I couldn't agree with you more. I think that he's one of the 2 or 3 best harmony singers ever. There is some fascinating stuff in his bio about his time in the Huntsville State Pen. Lucky or blessed, he's one of a kind.
@edzeppelin
2 жыл бұрын
I subscribe...to your cool vids of this important chapter of CA & American History, IMHO. Keep 'em coming sir, and thx.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ed. Always good to hear from you!
@ellie-tk4jy
2 жыл бұрын
You still have your other channel? Love David Crosby. He's himself without compromise. It's a hard way to be. Only a musician can get away with that.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is still there.
@ivanfortuny2244
2 жыл бұрын
Great video very interesting.☮️
@jimmyleon2983
2 жыл бұрын
There was a club in L.A. (early - mid 60's) during David Crosby's solo folkie days he played at many times called, The New Balladeer. It was a folk club other big names played early in their careers, Jim McGuinn, Hoyt Axton, & John Kay, to name a few. The club was managed by Morgan Cavett, that happened to be a good friend of John Kay's. It was at this club that David Crosby got to know John Kay as well. I'd really like to see you do a video about John Kay, his Steppenwolf days and his solo career that followed. John lived in the Hollywood Hills in those days, Nichols Canyon that is adjacent to Laurel Canyon. One of his nearest neighbors was Frank Zappa that lived just down the road from him in Laurel Canyon. John's daughter, Shawn was a good friend of Moon & Dweezil Zappa. John Kay doesn't tour anymore but he does play selected solo acoustic dates. John currently resides in Montecito, California.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
That is cool. I had never heard of The New Balladeer but I'm not super informed about a lot of the folkie clubs back then. I was just up in Montecito filming this Crosby video. He went to school there.
@twofromthetrunk9932
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video
@dorothysmith7289
2 жыл бұрын
Your video put it all together. My California stints were up in the Bay Area... SoCal is relatively unknown to me. Thank you.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
@wk4max
2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating stuff,really enjoyed it,thanks man! Love from Liverpool UK 😎
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@caroldevitt1156
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Santa Ynez Valley and saw David last week at the grocery store. He confirmed he has stopped touring. I love seeing/hearing live music and am trying to see as many older rockers/groups before this happens. Such a bummer.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
That is cool that you ran into him and he was approachable. Years ago I ran into Bob Dylan at a liquor store in Hollywood and he was as icy as they come (I get it, he gets bugged constantly). I hear ya about the older rockers. I'm trying to see as many younger ones as I can before I stop touring if you know what I mean...
@caroldevitt1156
2 жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim Yep Im no spring chicken either. Im 57 yrs old and saw John Fogerty a couple weeks ago…he’s 77. 20 yrs older than me and he belted out his songs for 2 hours straight while running around the stage and playing guitar. I get winded going up a flight of steps! With
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
@@caroldevitt1156 I love Credence! Fogerty lives up on Mulholland I think cuz I used to see him jogging up there. He is a force of nature and he is one of those "older" guys that I would still love to see play!
@loanthruag6778
2 жыл бұрын
Great coverage on David Crosby. Had to join. Looking forward to other good stories!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@ratghost25
12 күн бұрын
Nice PG rated story of David's life. All the rock 'n roll, but no mention of the sex and drugs. ;vD
@Robertegan
2 жыл бұрын
Always entertaining and informative. Thanks!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@DismasM
2 жыл бұрын
Hot damn, so glad to see this. I hiked around Enatai and Beaux Arts in Bellevue, Washington (east side of Lake Washington across from Seattle) this afternoon with my daughter and our dogs and was thinking it had been a while since one of your videos had popped up. Parts of Bellevue always make me think of Laurel Canyon (without the palm trees, of course.) And, as always, our rain is going to start in a few weeks for a few (okay, several) months and that feeling will be gone... I've truly enjoyed your videos the past couple years and I thank you a ton! PS: Laurel Canyon was a crucible for American music. The recent output of Croz has been amazing. Neil, too. It's hard (but fun) to keep up. I wish Steven would keep pace!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you live in a beautiful part of the city! Funny but I've never seen any of the CSN&Y guys out and about except for Stills. I was at the park here a couple years ago and he was with a toddler. I didn't know if it was his son or grandson but I'm sure he caught me staring. I love his playing and in doing this vid I found out that he played all the instruments except for drums on all the tracks for that first CN&N album. Loved him in that movie "Echo's In The Canyon".
@chrismaher6571
2 жыл бұрын
Tim, so wonderful as always in the things you show us...! You explore everthing I would be interested in and then some...! I would have to move to LA and do research for a year or two to go and find the places you show me in 7 minutes of great video...! Thank you for your great work.....! You keep these great stories alive for the next generation. I can tell you for sure my 24 to 30 something year old kids know this music. They have seen these great artists over the years when I dragged them to Neil Youngs Bridge School Benefit for years on end.... They get it....! God I miss the Bridge School Benefits so much... I was at the last one with my wife not knowing it was the last one.... CSN would often show up... Along with so many others.... My next trip down south to LA will include what you have showed me in your many great videos. Well done once again Sir...!
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
You were fortunate to have been able to go to the Bridge School gigs indeed! Its funny, although my 30 somethings and I love Nirvana and Blondie, I was never able to get them into Neil or any of the Laurel Canyon stuff----Except for Carole King.
@johnjackman22
2 жыл бұрын
wow, best video of its type yet, as an englishman i only recently found out about Laurel canyon etc despite enjoying the music in the 60's and 70's, well done that man
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I actually walk my dog with a friend in Laurel Canyon often. Its a trip, the people are still markedly friendlier there than they are in my neighborhood, 5 minutes away.
@garethmtbarnes
7 ай бұрын
@@RockessentialTim I visit my daughter fairly often in Beverly Hills, do all those canyon homes up in the hills survive the storms?
@RockessentialTim
7 ай бұрын
Well it just stopped raining a couple hours ago. There are 2 in my neighborhood that did not and I live one canyon over in Studio City. @@garethmtbarnes
@garethmtbarnes
7 ай бұрын
@@RockessentialTim I just started reading the Crosby autobiography and it's nice to see the actual places in the book in real life years later. A lot of it seems unchanged.
@RockessentialTim
7 ай бұрын
Yes and no. But for the most part I would say fairly unchanged given that its going on 60 years that all that stuff happened! @@garethmtbarnes
@stevem5685
2 жыл бұрын
Another cool video , love learning about the Laurel Canyon 60s-70s scene. Been looking up the history of the Tom Mix/Zappa cabin . Would love to hear your take on that place. Thanks Tim
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I actually have one on him on my other channel. Its about Laurel Canyon but its all Zappa. One of the most interesting musicians to ever grace our ears me thinks.
@altonwilliams7117
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! Great video as always!👍🎵
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good to hear from you!
@jcmacmusic
Жыл бұрын
In the summer of 69, I hitchhiked from Toronto to LA with $30 in my pocket (3000 miles there and 3000 miles back). When I finally got to the promised land I ran into the ocean for a swim losing the last $15 I had to my name. Homeless and hungry I walked up to a group of hippies partying on Venus Beach and asked them if they knew of any places I could stay. I was invited back to a rented home near the beach and spent the next year partying with them all. As they say," if you can remember it you weren't there", and I don't remember much. Peace brother Tim we love your videos...
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
That is a great story, the kind songs are made of!
@jcmacmusic
Жыл бұрын
@@RockessentialTim funny you should mention it Tim lol kzitem.info/news/bejne/k4Get5OrnZuogKw
@RockessentialTim
Жыл бұрын
Sounds cool!
@BronsonOsborne
2 жыл бұрын
love these videos very well done friend KEEP them coming
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, they are my pleasure to make.
@lilorbielilorbie2496
2 жыл бұрын
Tim Thanks for making these videos. As all of us "older" people who lived/partied during the 60's sadly pass away. The stories need to be told and with you tube they will live on long after we are gone. The CSN song that I like the best is Teach Your Children Well. The version I like is here on youtube. It's just them sitting on some chairs playing it acoustic.
@RockessentialTim
2 жыл бұрын
They'll be playing that song a hundred years from now. One of my favorite parts about that tune is Jerry Garcia plays the pedal steel guitar on it.
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