LA musician and architect here, a longtime lurker, off and on at least but have never have made a post (no idea how to put up pics) though I could add LA lore, having grown up here. Really an interesting off-beat dig into the LA's history, but, presuming to know history of a place is one thing, people another. For instance with this last post how can you presume to know the Nelsons and their family life as if you actually knew them? Maybe they were decent, the parents "good" parents, could very well be, but how would a person know for sure unless you did know them, live with them? It is also strange that you would say "most young people don't have self esteem"--gross overstatement. May be stick to the buildings??
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Originally Posted by CityBoyDoug
There's one thing that Rick Nelson had going for him.
He had parents who loved him, adored him and MOST importantly, they promoted his natural talents through their connections. [Even though his voice was processed.]
This is a powerful combination that few kids ever have. It builds self esteem, which is something most young people don't have. Of course he was basically a decent person....that also helps.
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