Welcome to Fabulous Angeles

“A Licorice Pizza for LA’s Westside. It’s always hard to describe the 1970s in LA to those who never lived it, but this book nails it while capturing that immortal feeling of youth of a special era.”
—Paul Haddad, author of Inventing Paradise

“Richard has presented a great snapshot of LA—at a time when the city was the epitome of a great and promised future. It’s a wonderful read.”
—Jeff Greenberg, owner of The Village recording studio

“A vivid and meticulously crafted time-travel adventure that throws you straight into the heart of 1960s and ’70s Los Angeles, alive with sights and sounds of a music revolution. This book is a beautifully crafted portal—rich with atmosphere, music, and a cinematic quality.”
—KC Porter, Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning music producer

“An entertaining journey through the Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and so many other classic LA scenes! Lefkowitz’s colorful descriptions transported me to a time I could relate to and fondly remember: being a teenager in the ’70s with big dreams, enjoying life to its fullest. The nostalgia woven into each chapter and nuanced references to familiar rock ‘n’ roll royalty kept me turning the pages. This book is for anyone who loves music and Los Angeles history, especially those who longed to be a part of the rock ‘n’ roll scene in the ’70s. I highly recommend this funny, warm, and moving read. You will definitely learn a little something about the history of classic Hollywood rock ‘n’ roll.”
—Debi Red, emcee, musician, and songwriter, Debi Red Music

“Welcome to Fabulous Angeles is a memoir of Los Angeles during the 1970s that embraces music, celebrities, and mayhem. It does more than tell a story—Richard A. Lefkowitz embraces the times with a voice that will draw future generations into a ‘you are here’ experience of a bygone era when it wasn’t impossible to share weed with a star. Los Angeles culture and personal experience entwine in a memoir that is vivid and personal. Lefkowitz traverses the city’s counterculture and the process of coming of age with equal vividness, drawing readers into explosive realizations and interactions whether he’s dealing with friends, family, or the greater culture and world of Southern California.”
—Midwest Book Review

“As fan of music and popular culture of the 1970s, I was intrigued by Welcome to Fabulous Angeles by Richard A. Lefkowitz. This book promised an adventure in Los Angeles led by the author, who came of age in this time period. Along the way, he runs into various celebrities and musicians and experiences a devil-may-care life while trying to avoid the police and his parents. You can live vicariously through the author and his main sidekick (or is the author the sidekick?), Moxie. I did love all the references to his concert experiences and love of music, which was a treat.”
—Marybeth Karapcik, Maple Brown Sugar Book Reviews

“An interesting book with fun, adventurous stories, reminiscent of LA days gone by but not forgotten.”
—Maria Smith, Goodreads reviewer

“I really enjoyed this book from Richard A. Lefkowitz. It had the stories I wanted, and I liked reading about the encounters the author had. Lefkowitz has a strong writing style, and I’m happy that he shared these stories with the reader.”
—Kathryn McLeer, Kathryn’s Book Review and Other Thoughts

“A fun, entertaining, and historical story of the 1970s. A great book of tidbits of life in Los Angeles. I suggest reading it.”
—Susan Benedict, Amazon reviewer