My mother in law was in town so I spent the day showing her around.   We ended the day at Hollywood forever cemetary.   One of my favorite locations to shoot and a great tourist spot.   It's beautiful, full of history and is located in the center of Hollywood.
Hollywood Cemetary website


This cemetary is the final resting place for VALENTINO, CECIL B. DEMILLE, DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, AND JOHNNY RAMONE.

Johnny's grave is signed by Vincent Gallo and John Frusciante, (maybe they paid for it?)    Hollywood was established in 1900 with 60 acres developed including 5 mausoleums to maintain.   The Cassity brothers took over the cemetary in 1998 and upped the ante for what to expect from a cemetary.    Believe it or not, many many industry events take place at this beautiful setting.  
  Years ago, Rick Rubin held a funeral procession for his record labels "def" when he changed the name from Def American records to American records.   The Black Crows played and tons of glitterati attended.    It was surreal.     Usually around Halloween some rock band does a record release party.   Last year it was nu metal band KORN.        Although it is a slightly sinister idea, the cemetary is so regal and beautiful you feel like you are in a gorgeous park somehwere with Swans and the famous peacocks walking by
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