Category Archives: Downtown Los Angeles

YOUNG TURKS: The Real Story

“Young Turks” was a term borrowed by Stephen Seemayer to describe 12 pioneer Downtown L.A. artists who were interviewed in his 1981 film, “Young Turks.” Seemayer wanted to document the Golden Age of the Downtown L.A. art scene (1976-1982). That … Continue reading

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Downtown Blues

Downtown Blues This is a song I wrote and recorded in 1983 for Issue #23 of High Performance, a vinyl LP called “Artists Doing Songs.” Guitar is by the late Jimmy Townes. The lyrics refer to the downsides of living … Continue reading

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