“I was producing demos for a band that was called Physical Ed. Out of production of demos I went and did a few jam sessions with then in Northern California clubs, but I never actually toured with them.” BandProductionsClubsCaliforniaSessionJamDemosNorthern California Author:Ronnie Montrose
“The music I wanted to get into when I went to California, was to, uh, get into, uh, pop, mostly. And the big band era was on at that time. I was doing the "Mona Lisa"s, the "Stardust"s, "Stars Fell On Alabama," all this kind of stuff. And that was my thing that I wanted.” KindBigsWantedStarsStuffBandPopsErasCaliforniaAlabamaStardustMona Lisa Author:Carl Gardner
“The idea of a Chicago band that wanted to sing songs about California is really funny. Having never been to California.” IdeasWantedSongBandCaliforniaChicago Author:Bill Hader
“We have to band together, but the thing in America is that people are terrified of losing their jobs... Maybe California needs to secede. The only thing that'll make any difference is the money... Tax dollars and losing that amount of money. It's one of the most economically powerful states, isn't it? That's where it hurts.” PeopleNeedsStatesTogetherJobsAmericaDifferencesHurtPowerfulAmountBandTaxesLosingDollarsCaliforniaTerrifiedIt HurtsTax Dollars Author:Cate Blanchett