Fontana, CA
Music connected to Fontana
About Fontana
- • Musician Travis Barker, drummer for Blink-182, was born and raised in Fontana.
- • Kaiser Permanente's integrated healthcare model was pioneered in Fontana.
- • The arrival of Kaiser Steel in 1942 transformed Fontana into an industrial hub.
- • Legend says a stagecoach robber buried gold near what is now Sierra Lakes Golf Club.
- • The great flood of 1969 caused significant damage and spurred flood control efforts.
- • Named for its water resources, it was founded in 1913 and incorporated in 1952.
- • With over 208,000 residents, it's one of Southern California's fastest-growing cities.
- • Sitting at 1,237 feet, the air is noticeably drier than coastal cities.
- • Logistics and warehousing are major employers, reflecting its strategic location.
- • Fontana feels like a place of opportunity, a blend of ambition and community.
- • The Los Angeles Angels, a nearby MLB team, won the World Series in 2002.
- • Auto Club Speedway hosts NASCAR races, drawing huge crowds and famous drivers.
Artists From Fontana
Songs About Fontana
There Oughta Be A Law Against Sunny Southern California
by
propane and dirty clothes
by
desert rain
by
hotter than mojave in my heart
by
coming
by
