Preserve and Cultivate Our Rich Music Legacy!!
Target:
Building Owner(s), Sausalito Mayor and City Council, Community Foundation (s)
Sponsored by:
The Plant Studios' former location in Sausalito (also formerly known as The Record Plant) has hosted such music artists as Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, Kronos Quartet, Santana, Huey Lewis, Journey, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Metallica, Tom Waits, Prince, Beyonce, String Cheese Incident, Phil Lesh and Friends, Gov't Mule, Roy Hargrove, Dave Matthews Band and many more too numerous to list. Due to changes in the music industry and values of real estate in Southern Marin, this historic music landmark in the Bay Area is currently at risk of development and demolition.
The Artsboretum is a non-profit project committed to supporting music education and independent artists in the Bay Area and beyond. It was founded by a musician/former studio manager and is endorsed by members of our local creative community and former employees of The Plant Studios and The Record Plant, Sausalito. This comprehensive plan to purchase the property, restore the studios and form a certified green music arts incubator within the building, is a viable solution to preserve its rich legacy, stimulate our local economy and provide a significant cultural contribution to our community. View more info on this plan at http://www.artsboretum.org
We, the undersigned, support this effort and respectfully request that our community leaders take whatever steps are necessary to prevent developers from removing this icon of our music history from our cultural landscape. We also encourage your assistance to provide the resources necessary to protect this landmark from the profit driven fluctuations of the commercial real estate market once and for all, to give our children and future generations the opportunity make some music history of their own.
The Artsboretum is a non-profit project committed to supporting music education and independent artists in the Bay Area and beyond. It was founded by a musician/former studio manager and is endorsed by members of our local creative community and former employees of The Plant Studios and The Record Plant, Sausalito. This comprehensive plan to purchase the property, restore the studios and form a certified green music arts incubator within the building, is a viable solution to preserve its rich legacy, stimulate our local economy and provide a significant cultural contribution to our community. View more info on this plan at http://www.artsboretum.org
We, the undersigned, support this effort and respectfully request that our community leaders take whatever steps are necessary to prevent developers from removing this icon of our music history from our cultural landscape. We also encourage your assistance to provide the resources necessary to protect this landmark from the profit driven fluctuations of the commercial real estate market once and for all, to give our children and future generations the opportunity make some music history of their own.
The Plant Studios' former location in Sausalito (also formerly known as The Record Plant) has hosted such music artists as Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, Kronos Quartet, Santana, Huey Lewis, Journey, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Metallica, Tom Waits, Prince, Beyonce, String Cheese Incident, Phil Lesh and Friends, Gov't Mule, Roy Hargrove, Dave Matthews Band and many more too numerous to list. Due to changes in the music industry and values of real estate in Southern Marin, this historic music landmark in the Bay Area is currently at risk of development and demolition.
The Artsboretum is a non-profit project committed to supporting music education and independent artists in the Bay Area and beyond. It was founded by a musician/former studio manager and is endorsed by members of our local creative community and former employees of The Plant Studios and The Record Plant, Sausalito. This comprehensive plan to purchase the property, restore the studios and form a certified green music arts incubator within the building, is a viable solution to preserve its rich legacy, stimulate our local economy and provide a significant cultural contribution to our community. View more info on this plan at http://www.artsboretum.org
We, the undersigned, support this effort and respectfully request that our community leaders take whatever steps are necessary to prevent developers from removing this icon of our music history from our cultural landscape. We also encourage your assistance to provide the resources necessary to protect this landmark from the profit driven fluctuations of the commercial real estate market once and for all, to give our children and future generations the opportunity make some music history of their own.
The Artsboretum is a non-profit project committed to supporting music education and independent artists in the Bay Area and beyond. It was founded by a musician/former studio manager and is endorsed by members of our local creative community and former employees of The Plant Studios and The Record Plant, Sausalito. This comprehensive plan to purchase the property, restore the studios and form a certified green music arts incubator within the building, is a viable solution to preserve its rich legacy, stimulate our local economy and provide a significant cultural contribution to our community. View more info on this plan at http://www.artsboretum.org
We, the undersigned, support this effort and respectfully request that our community leaders take whatever steps are necessary to prevent developers from removing this icon of our music history from our cultural landscape. We also encourage your assistance to provide the resources necessary to protect this landmark from the profit driven fluctuations of the commercial real estate market once and for all, to give our children and future generations the opportunity make some music history of their own.
We, the undersigned, support AV4C.org's efforts to preserve the rich music legacy contained within the walls of the former location of The Plant Studios in Sausalito.
The Plant Studios' former location in Sausalito, which hosted such music artists as Bob Marley, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, Kronos Quartet, Santana, Huey Lewis, Journey, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Tom Waits, Prince, Beyonce and many more too numerous to list, is truly an historic music landmark in the Bay Area. It is currently at risk of development and demolition.
AV4C is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting music education, independent artists by creating a sustainable music community in Marin and the Bay Area. It was founded and is endorsed by members of our local creative community and former employees of The Plant Studios and The Record Plant, Sausalito. The organization's comprehensive plan to purchase the building and form a green multi tenant non-profit music arts center within the space is a viable solution to preserve its legacy, stimulate our local economy and provide a significant cultural contribution to our community.
We respectfully request that our community leaders take whatever steps are necessary to prevent developers from removing this icon of our music history from our cultural landscape. We also encourage your assistance in providing the resources necessary to protect this landmark from the instability of the commercial real estate market once and for all, to give our children and future generations the opportunity to make some music history of their own.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and for your prompt attention to this matter, as time is of the essence.
The Plant Studios' former location in Sausalito, which hosted such music artists as Bob Marley, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, Kronos Quartet, Santana, Huey Lewis, Journey, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Tom Waits, Prince, Beyonce and many more too numerous to list, is truly an historic music landmark in the Bay Area. It is currently at risk of development and demolition.
AV4C is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting music education, independent artists by creating a sustainable music community in Marin and the Bay Area. It was founded and is endorsed by members of our local creative community and former employees of The Plant Studios and The Record Plant, Sausalito. The organization's comprehensive plan to purchase the building and form a green multi tenant non-profit music arts center within the space is a viable solution to preserve its legacy, stimulate our local economy and provide a significant cultural contribution to our community.
We respectfully request that our community leaders take whatever steps are necessary to prevent developers from removing this icon of our music history from our cultural landscape. We also encourage your assistance in providing the resources necessary to protect this landmark from the instability of the commercial real estate market once and for all, to give our children and future generations the opportunity to make some music history of their own.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and for your prompt attention to this matter, as time is of the essence.
We signed the "Preserve and Cultivate Our Rich Music Legacy!!" petition!
# 730:
2:03 pm PST, Feb 20,
Justin Chase, Washington
I have visited the studio several times, and would HATE to see the site developed. I urge everyone who values the history of the music industry to sign this petition and spread the word that we may lose an icon and a place where incredible music was recorded.
I have visited the studio several times, and would HATE to see the site developed. I urge everyone who values the history of the music industry to sign this petition and spread the word that we may lose an icon and a place where incredible music was recorded.
# 729:
12:10 pm PST, Feb 20,
Lynda Harding, United Kingdom
# 728:
11:29 am PST, Feb 19,
Wayne Gucker, Nevada
Music is the most important thing in my life and a lot of other folks, too. Removing the Record Plant would be like removing Abbey Road studios. A crime against the heart and soul. Please keep this sanctuary of creativity and freedom of expression.
Music is the most important thing in my life and a lot of other folks, too. Removing the Record Plant would be like removing Abbey Road studios. A crime against the heart and soul. Please keep this sanctuary of creativity and freedom of expression.
# 727:
4:47 pm PST, Feb 18,
Tambra Harrs, Georgia
# 726:
10:20 am PST, Feb 18,
Catrina Shipley, Missouri
# 725:
9:50 pm PST, Feb 16,
Carl Herder, California
# 724:
8:06 pm PST, Feb 16,
Name not displayed, California
# 723:
1:50 pm PST, Feb 16,
Dawn James, California
The arts are an integral part to the development of our communities,our cultures, our society and our world. Every effort should made to preserve it's voice.
The arts are an integral part to the development of our communities,our cultures, our society and our world. Every effort should made to preserve it's voice.
# 722:
12:27 pm PST, Feb 16,
Louis-Virie Blanche, California
I have dedicated a large percentage of my creative efforts as an artist to honoring our/humanity's local as well as global cultural heritage, in that a community forfeits its history by not expressing reverence to the people, places, accomplishments, and contributions that in essence provide/form the foundation for future generations to come. As it's been said before, it bears repeating...If we don't know our history, we jeopardize the destiny of our future. We must cherish our roots, for one never knows when a Katrina may come along, threatening to wash it all away, as a reminder to be thankful for what we have. Louis-Virie Blanche '09
I have dedicated a large percentage of my creative efforts as an artist to honoring our/humanity's local as well as global cultural heritage, in that a community forfeits its history by not expressing reverence to the people, places, accomplishments, and contributions that in essence provide/form the foundation for future generations to come. As it's been said before, it bears repeating...If we don't know our history, we jeopardize the destiny of our future. We must cherish our roots, for one never knows when a Katrina may come along, threatening to wash it all away, as a reminder to be thankful for what we have. Louis-Virie Blanche '09
# 721:
11:23 am PST, Feb 16,
Eric Van James, California
The Bay Area has a great and diverse music history. There are so many interesting things that make up its musical legacy. For example, I learned that Otis Redding wrote--the first verse of--'The Dock of the Bay' while on a house boat in Sausalito!
The Bay Area has a great and diverse music history. There are so many interesting things that make up its musical legacy. For example, I learned that Otis Redding wrote--the first verse of--'The Dock of the Bay' while on a house boat in Sausalito!
# 720:
6:01 pm PST, Feb 15,
Ross Hansen, California
This a important historical site in the American music world as we know it for the past 30 years.
This a important historical site in the American music world as we know it for the past 30 years.
# 719:
1:20 pm PST, Feb 15,
Nancy Nichols, California
# 718:
11:02 am PST, Feb 15,
Chris Hunter, New York
The 70's and 80's laid waste so many great venues. There are still things left that are worth saving!
The 70's and 80's laid waste so many great venues. There are still things left that are worth saving!
# 717:
10:28 am PST, Feb 15,
Maureen Dolan, California
# 716:
5:08 pm PST, Feb 14,
Michele Georgeson, California
I grew up in Marin, I spent alot of time with these musicians. Please turn this amazing piece of history into a museum. I remember looking on record jackets just to see if it was recorded at The Record Plant because I knew it would be an awesome production.
I grew up in Marin, I spent alot of time with these musicians. Please turn this amazing piece of history into a museum. I remember looking on record jackets just to see if it was recorded at The Record Plant because I knew it would be an awesome production.
# 715:
9:38 am PST, Feb 14,
Michael Rodriguez, California
Fleetwood Mac recording Rumors .Stevie Nicks partying in Mill Valley. Friend s working there ect, Great music coming from Marin.The DEA taking over. Definitely a Marin Historical land mark, so much musical history made there.
Fleetwood Mac recording Rumors .Stevie Nicks partying in Mill Valley. Friend s working there ect, Great music coming from Marin.The DEA taking over. Definitely a Marin Historical land mark, so much musical history made there.
# 714:
2:22 pm PST, Feb 13,
Scott "Phil Harmonica" Hickman, California
The Record Plant is an important historical point of interest for an entire essential thread of development in Twentieth Century American culture.It always occurs to us too late for us to conserve these treasures. This would be an investment in tourism. As the U.S. passes on as a major industrial economy, tourism and entertainment will be the Bay Area's, no, America's most important commercial industries of the future.
The Record Plant is an important historical point of interest for an entire essential thread of development in Twentieth Century American culture.It always occurs to us too late for us to conserve these treasures. This would be an investment in tourism. As the U.S. passes on as a major industrial economy, tourism and entertainment will be the Bay Area's, no, America's most important commercial industries of the future.
# 713:
2:04 pm PST, Feb 13,
Andrew Boyd, Washington
# 712:
10:56 am PST, Feb 13,
Terry Morton, California
I recorded the drums for my current CD there. Lets keep it alive!
I recorded the drums for my current CD there. Lets keep it alive!
# 711:
9:54 am PST, Feb 13,
Hadi Al-Saadoon, Washington
Hey, I recorded there too! An important part of my younger life in California and the Bay Area music scene that I participated in for many years.
Hey, I recorded there too! An important part of my younger life in California and the Bay Area music scene that I participated in for many years.
# 710:
8:03 am PST, Feb 13,
Name not displayed, California
# 709:
8:02 am PST, Feb 13,
Jo Adell, California
# 708:
2:39 am PST, Feb 13,
Christine Troyano, California
# 707:
8:59 pm PST, Feb 12,
Robbi Cohn, North Carolina
The Record Plant is part of Bay Area history, an integral component of what has made the California recoding industry so successful. Please help to save and restore this cherished landmark!
The Record Plant is part of Bay Area history, an integral component of what has made the California recoding industry so successful. Please help to save and restore this cherished landmark!
# 706:
7:43 pm PST, Feb 12,
Gregg Montgomery, California
Please share a personal comment as to why this issue is important to you.
Please share a personal comment as to why this issue is important to you.
# 705:
7:22 pm PST, Feb 12,
Peter Sears, California
I have recorded at the "Record Plant" many times since 1972, both as a band member and as a session musician. The facility has spawned a variety of musical styles over the years, and is widely respected as a first class recording studio throughout the world. I became friends with the studios founder, the late Gary Kellgren, after meeting him at a Rod Stewart session in London, England in 1972. The list of bands that have recorded at the "Record Plant" is impressive. Many of the recordings reaching number one on the Billboard sales charts. The "Record Plant" or "Plant Studios," as it is currently known, is a valuable asset to the City of Sausalito, as well as to the San Francisco Bay area in general. With its internationaly respected name and rich cultural heritage, the "Record Plant" helps spread awareness of Marin County and its valuable contribution to the arts. The beautiful exterior woodwork alone is one of the few remaining examples of old Marin architecture. The "Record Plant Studios" is a Bay Area institution, and should be saved at all cost.
I have recorded at the "Record Plant" many times since 1972, both as a band member and as a session musician. The facility has spawned a variety of musical styles over the years, and is widely respected as a first class recording studio throughout the world. I became friends with the studios founder, the late Gary Kellgren, after meeting him at a Rod Stewart session in London, England in 1972. The list of bands that have recorded at the "Record Plant" is impressive. Many of the recordings reaching number one on the Billboard sales charts. The "Record Plant" or "Plant Studios," as it is currently known, is a valuable asset to the City of Sausalito, as well as to the San Francisco Bay area in general. With its internationaly respected name and rich cultural heritage, the "Record Plant" helps spread awareness of Marin County and its valuable contribution to the arts. The beautiful exterior woodwork alone is one of the few remaining examples of old Marin architecture. The "Record Plant Studios" is a Bay Area institution, and should be saved at all cost.
# 704:
6:15 pm PST, Feb 12,
Daniel Friedman, California
The Plant is nothing less than a shrine to the rich music heritage of the Marin community. As such it's destruction would serve to further diminish a vital aspect of the charm that makes Marin a very special place in the eyes of not only the Bay Area, but nationally and internationally.
The Plant is nothing less than a shrine to the rich music heritage of the Marin community. As such it's destruction would serve to further diminish a vital aspect of the charm that makes Marin a very special place in the eyes of not only the Bay Area, but nationally and internationally.
# 703:
5:37 pm PST, Feb 12,
Mark Rodriguez, California
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# 702:
5:23 pm PST, Feb 12,
Captain Toast, Virginia
Its about the Music - Save the Record Plant
Its about the Music - Save the Record Plant
# 701:
5:06 pm PST, Feb 12,
David Sebastian, Pennsylvania
