The Beverly Hills Hotel
David Alexander photographed the Beverly Hills Hotel for the album cover from an elevated position. The map marks the building shown, not a publicly accessible camera platform.
Band · Cultural group
Eagles
A hotel façade and a West Hollywood club link an instantly recognisable record sleeve to the social world around the band’s beginnings.
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The Troubadour
The Troubadour records Linda Ronstadt meeting Don Henley and Glenn Frey at its front bar in 1969. It is a connection to the musicians’ emerging LA circle.
THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY
A life on the map.
Explore 2 connections. Each connection links to its evidence; outlined circles mark approximate areas, not exact buildings or camera positions.
The Beverly Hills Hotel
David Alexander photographed the Beverly Hills Hotel for the album cover from an elevated position. The map marks the building shown, not a publicly accessible camera platform.
The Beverly Hills Hotel — location account ↗︎
Hotel property. The album photograph used an elevated viewpoint; this pin identifies the hotel, not a recreatable camera position.
Open street map ↗︎The Troubadour
The Troubadour records Linda Ronstadt meeting Don Henley and Glenn Frey at its front bar in 1969. It is a connection to the musicians’ emerging LA circle.
The Troubadour — location account ↗︎
Exterior from the sidewalk. Performances require tickets; check the venue for opening and admission details.
Open street map ↗︎IN THE STORYAlbum cover · Hotel California Artist history · the early circle