@prch So.Cal has always been open musically in my opinion. I loved Ziggy Marley and reggae way back. The Lenny song fits right in.
When we were growing up there were no skateparks, except Mike McGils down in Escondido. So we had to make our own. Skating was looked down upon by most everybody because we were rebels, punks. Now it's been totally integrated with board culture and California. Surfing, skating, snowboarding and Mexican food, that's So. Cal for sure. There are skate parks everywhere there are kids. It's super cool now because my generations kids are old enough to skate so we encourage them.
It's sad though, the state is being ruined with politicians forcing shit down everyone's throat. It's almost unbearable to live here both financially and politically.