Music
Mark Volman’s Hits and Humor
Mark Volman ’97, MFA ’99 wasn’t your typical student when he transferred to LMU from L.A. Valley College. For one, he was already in his mid 40s. For another, Volman had already lived the rock ’n’ roll life that other students might have dreamt of doing.
Behind the Hits
Denny Tedesco’s films, “The Wrecking Crew” and “Immediate Family” turn the spotlight on the session musicians behind the hundreds of songs and albums that have lived in the playlists of our minds for decades.
Erlandson’s Cobain Letters
Eric Erlandson ’86 discusses “Letters to Kurt,” his book of letters to his friend Kurt Cobain written 20 years after Cobain’s suicide, and the influence of music on his own life.
L.A.’s Greatest Gigs
Drew Tewksbury ’04, LA Weekly managing editor, recalls some of L.A.’s greatest rock performances …
My Favorite Guitarists
When we asked Erlandson to name his favorite guitarist, he listed the following influences.