Before MTV and modern music video channels, musical artists reached audiences through iconic television programs such as American Bandstand, Soul Train, Hullabaloo, Shindig, The Ed Sullivan Show, and the Los Angeles–based Lloyd Thaxton Show. These shows played a vital role in shaping American music culture and introducing groundbreaking artists to the world.
Music lovers today are fortunate that many of these unforgettable performances were captured on film and preserved, allowing future generations to experience the energy, style, and cultural impact of these classic live television appearances.
Cannibal & The Headhunters
Question Mark & The Mysterians
Richie Valens
Thee Midniters
Pepe Marquez
The Premieres
Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs
Linda Rondstad
Joe Bataan 2010
The Legend of Chicano Music History in the 1940’s
Lalo Guerrero
Chicano Rock! The Sounds of East Los Angeles
East L.A. Soul.
The Rampart Records Story
Explore the East Los Angeles Music Experience website by clicking the button on the right. The East Los Angeles Music Experience is an online virtual music museum dedicated to preserving the Eastside Sound of the 1960s. Discover historic music and culture from East L.A.’s Golden Era (1960–1969), kept alive for today’s listeners and future generations.