L.A.'s Unofficial Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Is Gone
Briefly

Charlie Springer, a lifelong music collector and veteran of the music industry, lost an incredible collection of around 50,000 music items, including vinyl LPs, CDs, and memorabilia, in the devastating Eaton Fire. His home, filled with treasured items including signed guitars and rare collectibles, turned into ashes after he evacuated to a friend's house. Springer's collection, built since age six, was a hallmark of his life, and the loss represents not only personal devastation but also a loss of cultural heritage for music fans.
When Charlie finally walked through the remnants of his home, the spot where his mythical record collection once thrived was now a mere patch of dark ash.
Charlie’s passion for music began at six years old, and his collection grew alongside his career in the music industry.
Read at The Atlantic
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