El Cerrito in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

El Cerrito's Music Scene

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 21, 2016

1. El Cerrito's Music Scene Marker

Caption: El Cerrito schoolmates formed a band that later became Creedence-Clearwater Revival, which produced many hits from 1968-1972.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Both El Cerrito's and Richmond's populations quadrupled between 1941 and 1945 due to the massive influx of wartime shipyard workers. These workers brought new musical styles, such as blues, western swing and country. This musical melting pot remains strong and has helped foster several well-known artists.

Erected by City of El Cerrito.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the California - El Cerrito - San Pablo Avenue Historical-Cultural Pavers series list.

Location. 37° 54.356′ N, 122° 18.314′ W. Marker is in El Cerrito, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Columbia Avenue, on the left when traveling north on San Pablo Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10295 San Pablo, El Cerrito CA 94530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Farms and Dairies (within shouting distance of this marker); Master Craftsmen (about 600 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Fairmont School (about 700 feet away); Art and Culture in the City (about 700 feet away); Violet's (about 700 feet away); El Cerrito Public Library (about 800 feet away); The Six Bells & Cerro Square (approx. ¼ mile away); The 'IT' Club (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Cerrito.

More about this marker. This marker is at the southwest corner of San Pablo and Columbia Avenues.
This marker is one of The City of El Cerrito's Historical-Cultural Pavers.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 21, 2016

2. El Cerrito's Music Scene Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.