The Rock 'n' Roll Adventures of a Wayward Westside Teen

Did you, too, survive the 1970s?

Join Richard A. Lefkowitz on his personal joyride through the glamour and grit of LA's backstreets, descending into all-night escapades and confrontations with police, fueled by love, drugs, and FM radio songs and personalities. With the help of his best friend, Moxie, Ricky blusters and bluffs his way into exclusive parties and once-in-a-lifetime concerts, crossing paths with a host of celebrities, including the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, the Doobie Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, and B. B. King.

Weaving LA and music history, pop culture, and a relentless pursuit of personal truth into a vivid tapestry illustrating the volatility of the psychedelic new age, Welcome to Fabulous Angeles takes you on an entertaining journey of raucous revelry. It brings back the fractious tracks of unforgettable times, while it's bittersweet symphony makes you laugh, cry, and sing.

Richard A. Lefkowitz is an attorney who has practiced law in Southern California since 1993. He specializes in civil litigation of cases involving real property. His articles have been published in newspapers, law reviews, and literary and trade journals. He has taught journalism, led professional seminars, mentored students, and served as a judicial authority for Southern California superior courts. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife of thirty-three years, two children, and their precious now-grown puppy. His passions include running, hiking, the Dodgers, the Lakers, playing guitar and keyboards, and composing songs, lyrics, and stories.

Release Date: 10/21/2025