Headstones and Hearses Blog (Page 2)

When I found out that Bryan Gregory, the one-time guitar of the Cramps, was buried just 20 minutes away, I hoped in my car a headed over to Rose Hills in Whitter, Ca. Also, the final resting place of Eric “Eazy-E” Wright, more on that later. For those not inContinue Reading

There is something really eerie about these grave fences in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Yreka, Ca). I love that some of the handles have wear from regular visits. Grave fences served more than just a decorative purpose; they helped keep wild animals from digging up the freshly buried. SomeContinue Reading

They were rockin’ in the graveyard on HalloweenRockin’ in the graveyard, a real strange sceneSpooks and goblins, it was quite a sightThe things I saw made my hair turn white Oh, black cat you better not cross my pathDon’t wanna know snakes, don’t wanna see a batI just hope IContinue Reading

While searching Google Maps for my next cemetery to visit I found an older one in Downey, just a few miles from my house. It’s a small, shady cemetery that has served the residents of Downey for over 200 years. Founded in 1868 when W.A. Spurlock buried his young daughterContinue Reading

It’s no secret that my favorite band of all time is The Butthole Surfers. Enjoy this performance from 1984, peak weirdness.Continue Reading

I am always on the lookout for portraits on headstones, I really like the old enamel kind but enjoy seeing them in any form. From brass relief to chemical etching and especially the enamel ones. I think they really help tell the person’s story. you can somehow get a smallContinue Reading

Guitar Wolf is a rock-n-roll trio hailing from Japan. Clad in black leather their brand of Jet Music is raw, abrasive, and super fun. Did I mention that they are loud? The first time I saw Guitar Wolf they were opening for The Cramps and The Demolition Doll Rods… theyContinue Reading

Even if you can not have any friends over this Halloween you can still party down in style with the Official Headstones and Hearses Halloween Party Mix and Video Playlist. We have everything from spooky surf to kooky horror soundtracks and theme songs. Pour yourself your favorite drink and enjoyContinue Reading

Forest Lawn in Cypress has quite a few impressive large scale statues and monuments that really stand out (I am talking to you giant statue of David) and command your attention. As I visit more and more I am discovering that some of the smaller pieces are just as impressive.Continue Reading

Harold and Maude is one of the most fantastic dark comedies ever committed to film. It is about a wealthy young man who loves to fake his own suicide in front of his mother and the various dates she tries to set up for him. It is a dark andContinue Reading