The Los Angeles area is consistently associated with fame and high society. Many people have come here seeking fortune and stardom. But the area has also produced a high number of people who went on to become big names unto themselves. Covina is no different, with many people who would go on to become big celebrities hailed from the city where one square mile was all that was needed to become something great. Music The 80s were a big time for the Los Angeles music scene. With the eruption of hair metal and MTV, the area just exploded with wannabe musicians looking to hit the bigtime. Most of the major names from the 80s rock scene came from elsewhere and gathered in Los Angeles to look for gigs and record contracts. But the biggest one of all, Motley Crue, hailed from the city of angels. Both Vince Neil, the singer, and Tommy Lee, the drummer, dropped out from Covina High School to pursue their musical ambitions. Movies Covina is also home to a number of people who have made quite the name for themselves in movies. However, it is not the actors we refer to—Covina cannot claim any, unfortunately. No, we are referring to the people behind the scenes making the actors do their jobs properly. Rick Baker, the famed makeup artist behind An American Werewolf in London, Ed Wood, and Men in Black, hails from Covina. In addition, one of the original animators for Disney, Ward Kimball, also came from here. Art Clokey, another famous animator who was the genius behind Gumby, also hails from Covina. Sports The tiny suburb can lay claim to a number of famous athletes, as well. Lacey Baker, who currently attends Covina High School, is a professional skateboarder. Several baseball players, such as Michael Young of the L.A. Dodgers and Jack Clark of the St. Louis Cardinals, have come from here as well. So when you are walking down the streets of Covina, keep your eyes peeled for some famous folks. You never know who you might bump into. Message brought to you by Covina Self Storage in Covina, CA. Covina Self Storage 1101 North Azusa Avenue Covina, CA 91722 (626) 869-4568
