Downey, CA
Music connected to Downey
About Downey
- • James Hetfield, Metallica's frontman, was born in Downey, California.
- • The iconic Taco Bell restaurant chain was founded in Downey in 1962.
- • Aerospace manufacturing, particularly for the Apollo program, boosted Downey's growth.
- • A McDonald's in Downey is the oldest operating franchise in the world.
- • The Great Flood of 1938 devastated Downey's citrus groves and altered its landscape.
- • Named for California Governor John G. Downey, it was incorporated in 1956.
- • With over 114,000 residents, it's slightly smaller than nearby Norwalk.
- • At 115 feet above sea level, Downey is relatively flat.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Downey.
- • Downey has a relaxed, suburban feel with a strong sense of community.
- • The Los Angeles Chargers are the closest NFL team.
- • Downey High School's football team has a long-standing rivalry with Warren High School.
Artists From Downey
Songs About Downey
downey to lubbock
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