Of all the classic rock bands from the 1960s and 1970s, the Los Angeles-born group The Doors might be the most polarizing. The Jim Morrison-fronted projects boasts myriad hits but still, the band endures negative attention and derision for some reason. Perhaps it's Morrison's psychedelic lyrics or his flamboyant nonchalant style.
When the Los Angeles-born band Red Hot Chili Peppers burst onto the scene they provided a new and fresh blend of sounds, part-rock, part-spoken word (or even rap), the group was funky and brash. Oh, and they wore socks in places that socks weren't usually worn. For the band that featured bassist Flea and lead singer Anthony Kiedis, the sky was the limit.
The Los Angeles-born heavy metal rock band Metallica changed music. The group brought sounds to the mainstream that hadn't previously existed. With heart-pounding drums and emotional, growling vocals, the group made its own unique brand of rebellion cool. More than that, they became Hall of Famers doing it. The duo of founding members James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich turned a sub genre into prominence.