R. Lee Ermey Musical Road, Palmdale, CA
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CraigBaker
N 34° 37.868 W 118° 08.374
11S E 395546 N 3832728
Musical Road in Palmdale plays 30 seconds of the Marine’s Hymn by driving over the grooved pavement.
Waymark Code: WM15TCG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2022
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This location honors R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey, who was a decorated Marine and actor. Gunny is the only Marine to have been brought out of retirement and promoted. In 2002, Marine Corps Commandant James L. Jones promoted Ermey to E-7, Gunnery Sergeant, the rank he portrayed in the movie Full Metal Jacket.
The city of Palmdale decided in 2018 to create a permanent tribute to Gunny by renaming Ave. N as R. Lee Ermey Ave. He and his family lived just off Ave. N for 24 years.
This roadway has a narrow strip of intermittent grooves, similar to rumble strips on roadways, engineered to play music. It is an improvement over the Musical Road in nearby Lancaster, which was constructed by workers who did not understand their instructions. At this location, the grooves are along a narrow strip near the right shoulder of the eastbound side, and signs recommend driving 45 MPH. To hear the music louder, roll down the windows on the right side of your vehicle.
Just beyond the Musical Road at Sierra Highway is BJ’s Corner, where observers watch for military aircraft taking off from Air Force Plant 42, home of the B-1, B-2, F-117, Space Shuttle, and the B-21 Stealth Bomber which is currently under construction.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
24/7
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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