Music is such an important part of our lives. A song can take you back to a memory of your youth or can help you put in words the feelings you have inside. At the October 18, Committee of the Whole, I recognized the contribution many amazing music teachers have made to the world of music entertainment. Here is a small list of some of the many recording artists that have come from LAUSD schools:
The Cadillacs
The Platers
Etta James
THe Penguins
Big Jay McNeely
Ritchie Valens
Herb Alpert
Los Lobos
Judy Garland
William James Adams, Jr. (will.i.am) Philip Price
David Roback
Lou Adler
Paula Abdul
Gerald Albright
Michael “Flea” Balzary
Leon “Ndugu” Chancellor
Norm Granz
Tyrese Gibson
Anthony Kiedis
Dave Koz
Jerry Lieber
Rickey Minor
Patrice Rushen
Mike Stoller
John Williams
