Comments on: Freddy Fender Memorial – Lucerne Valley, CA

By: Jack Avila jr

Jack Avila jr — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:58:31 +0000

this is my grandfathers property he’s been in Lucerne since i was 5 he built this in memory of his friend Freddy they met in the service

By: askland

askland — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:20:29 +0000

Hey Jenny,
No, I never saw the banana museum in the Hesperia and I lived in the area for 18 years. Guess there’s always more to see (or not!).

There was a hearse in Lucerne Valley? I used to play once in a while with a saxophone player from Lucerne Valley that would drive to the gig in a hearse. It had a big skull with horns on the hood, a bull I think. I’d wonder if it’s the same one? Was the hearse sitting at the memorial sign or somewhere else?

By: Jennifer DeWolfe

Jennifer DeWolfe — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:04:14 +0000

I’m in SVL and we took a drive out that way yesterday to go the back way up to Big Bear,,,we passed this place and I thought we entered the twilight zone. I don’t get it and what’s with the hearse ?! Creepy lol, but whatever. Hey, remember the banana museum in Hesperia? It’s still there !

Peace,,,,,Jenny

By: askland

askland — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:11:33 +0000

I’m living in China and you’re living in Britain (I’m assuming that) and we’ve both been to the unlikely place of Lucerne Valley. That’s a trip!

Thanks for commenting on this rather obscure blog post. Lucerne Valley, CA has a real unique flavor to it (one that I like very much). I had a lot of great times there in my early years playing live music. And of course we all miss Freddy….

By: Lisa Kelly

Lisa Kelly — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:27:03 +0000

I travelled through Lucerne Valley in 2009 – we stopped for gas and a burger. We almost ran out of gas (or petrol – we’re British) and we were very glad to find this town! My husband is a music fanatic and a particular fan of Freddy, so thanks for your story – it made him smile 🙂
Lisa