EXCLUSIVE TOUR INSIDE WORLD FAMOUS WHISKY A GO GO | Sunset Strip Club | Backstage Tour and More
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The Whisky a Go Go (informally nicknamed "the Whisky") is a historic nightclub in West Hollywood, California, United States. It is located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip, corner North Clark Street, opposite North San Vicente Boulevard, northwest corner. The club has been the host for musicians and bands including Taj Mahal, Otis Redding, Hugh Masekela, Alice Cooper (who all recorded live albums there between 1966 and 1969), The Stooges, Parliament-Funkadelic, The Doors, Golden Earring, No Doubt, System of a Down, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Chicago, Germs, Elton John, Oasis, Buffalo Springfield, Steppenwolf, Van Halen, Johnny Rivers, X, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, KISS, Guns N' Roses, Death, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Stryper, and Phil Seymour.
The Whisky a Go Go was one of the places that popularized go-go dancing. Elmer Valentine, in a 2006 Vanity Fair article, recalled arranging to have a female DJ play records between Rivers' sets so patrons could continue dancing. But because there was not enough room on the floor for a DJ booth, he had a glass-walled booth mounted high above the floor. A contest was held for the female DJ job but when the young winner called Valentine on the night of the opening and tearfully said her mother forbade her from doing it, Valentine recruited the club's cigarette girl, Patty Brockhurst. Valentine quickly hired two more female dancers, one of whom, Joanna Labean, designed the official go-go-girl costume of fringed dress and white boots.
Rivers rode the Whisky-born go-go craze to national fame with records recorded partly Live at the Whisky. In addition, The Miracles recorded the song "Going to a Go-Go" in 1966 (which was covered in 1982 by The Rolling Stones), and Whisky a Go Go franchises sprang up all over the country. Arguably, the rock and roll scene in Los Angeles was born when the Whisky started operation; because of its status as a historic music landmark, the venue was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.
The Whisky played an important role in many musical careers, especially for bands based in Southern California. The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Smokestack Lightnin', and Love were regulars, and The Doors were the house band for a while - until the debut of the "Oedipal section" of "The End" got them fired. Van Morrison's band Them had a two-week residency in June 1966, with The Doors as the opening act. On the last night they all jammed together on "Gloria". Frank Zappa's The Mothers of Invention got their record contract based on a performance at the Whisky. The Turtles performed there when their newest (and biggest-selling) single "Happy Together" was becoming a hit, only to lose their new bassist, Chip Douglas (who had arranged the song), to The Monkees; guitarist Michael Nesmith invited him to become their producer (he returned to the Turtles a year later, to produce them). Neil Diamond also played at the Whisky on occasion. Metallica bassist Cliff Burton was recruited by the band after they watched him play a show there with his band Trauma. At one point singer and actress E.G. Daily had a residency at the Whisky. On February 15, 1977, the Ramones played for the first time on this stage.
Arthur Lee of Love immortalized the Whisky in the song "Maybe the People Would Be the Times or Between Clark and Hilldale". "Here they always play my songs," he would sing on the side two opener of Forever Changes. The Whisky was located on the strip between the streets Clark and Hilldale. British rockers Status Quo also referenced the venue in their 1978 song "Long Legged Linda" with the lines, "Well, if you're ever in Los Angeles and you've got time to spare / Take a stroll up Sunset Boulevard, you'll find the Whisky there." Loggins and Messina sang about the club in their tune "Whiskey", found on their 1972 album Loggins and Messina.
In 1966, the Whisky was one of the centers of what fans call the Sunset Strip police riots. In the mid-1970s, the Whisky hosted stage presentations, including the long-running show The Cycle Sluts. During the early 1990s, the Whisky hosted a number of Seattle-based musicians who would be a part of the grunge movement, including Soundgarden, Mudhoney, Melvins, Fitz of Depression and 7 Year Bitch.Tracks recorded from a February 12, 1992 concert of Hole appear on their EP, Ask for It.
Being such a classic rock/metal fan, you do not know how bad I've wanted to see the Whiskey A Go Go. Thanks, so much. I always wanted to go to the sunset strip. 🌇 I especially love the 80s.
It sucks when places don't allow cameras. So much music history lost to time.
@@kensims4086 , yep. Agreed.
Sunset strip is a trip.
You’re not missing anything.
@@kbar3612 , is it full of evil?
Wow! Talk about Rock & Roll History! The iconic Whiskey A Go Go ! I have never seen inside of this place before it doesn't look that big on the outside but is huge on the inside. I love it! Thank you, Rayden, for the great idea! Thank you, Jake, for letting us inside. Good Luck to the band I wish you all good news for your future and most of all, a big Thank You Scott! This was great!
@New Jack City I agree just a bar but those big name musicians and the music what a party!!
It's really not that big on the inside. I was kind of surprised at how small it is.
It’s small inside but historic
I have been here many many times. It does seem huge but, it is not. Camera thing I guess.
Pretty small actually
This was so cool you were allowed inside to film. Thank you Scott for sharing. 💞
I was so surprised at how intimate the Whiskey is inside. A lot smaller than I imagined, but the sound must be incredible! 🙂
That's what originally shocked me in entering. The layout of the space and sound is pretty awesome.
Same here didn't expect it to be so intimate
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It's tiny. All the clubs on sunset strip are .
Ohh it’s small, real small.
I had the pleasure of visiting the Whiskey on a Sunday night this summer. Some great live bands were playing, for no cover! Had a few drinks, sucked up the atmosphere, thought of all the history of the location, bought some merch and then headed over to the Rainbow where Whiskey staff had continued to party. Can't say enough good things about the staff. The door man had his ink done by the same artist who did Danzig and Rollins' ink, who has now unfortunately passed away. Motley Crue's old apartment just up the block, the absolute nostoligia of the entire area.... that whole block on Sunset is amazing.
I can't believe that the Alta Vista is still there. That was where Jim Morrison kept a room for 2 years. I read recently that it's up for lease. It looks like they have tried to keep it looking the way it did back then, repainting it the same minty green.. I hope they don't tear it down. The Doors' old studio is now a restaurant. The office building where Pam had her upscale hippie boutique "Themis" is a Persian rug business. At least it was in 2015. The apartment that Ray and Dorothy lived in with Jim on Venice Beach was torn down and a modern house built on the lot. I grew up in South Pasadena and our family used to go to Venice Beach all the time on weekends. When my daughter and I were there, I was amazed to see what appeared to be the original rings and monkey bars that Jim and Ray used to exercise on. Back then we called it "Muscle Beach" because all the weight lifters used to go there to work out. 😄
What a great video. Thanks Scott. That’s unbelievable the amount of talent that has been at that iconic venue.
Awesome! Blitz Kick. Homeboys from West Virginia where I was born, raised and still live playing the Whiskey a Go Go. Fantastic!! Rock on guys!
Couldn't have been more awesome! Thank you for this! Very well done.
Wow what an iconic Rock and Roll spot, it is so nice to see the inside and back stage areas. Thanks for what you do Scott!
Great to see. Legendary and awesome club. Was one of the must do's when i first visited LA, and all should visit when there. Especially on a Monday, almost every Monday night is Fast Times a great 80s cover band.
Thank you so much for sharing this!! As a full rock n roll fan, I felt inside living history while watching this video. So amazing!! I want so bad to visit all of these places one day. Keep on with this man, you give us great feelings of nostalgia and a lot of happiness
Never been to California, this place is a dream destination to me! I would give anything to travel time back to 1966-67 to see Love and The Doors!
Hellhole
It's nothing like it used to be, everything is gone now, all it is, is a living museum. Everything in California is gone but the beautiful beaches and mountains and deserts. Population exploded in the 80s and 90s, now everyone is leaving except the illegals and the homeless. It's sad but the political rules have ruined it for everyone.
I love the stories about the Crue when they would play the Whisky in the earlier days and afterwards would yell "afterparty at our place", and the whole crowd would just follow them up the road to their house to party till dawn.
Another great video scott, this one was really cool really in depth, all the iconic bands that have played there, keep up the excellent work
Wow, hear all the stories about this iconic place.
Was totally surprised on how tiny it is!
Man if only the walls could talk...
Great stuff, love it and looking forward to the rest of sunset Blvd tour...
Amazing video Scott.Ive always wondered what it looked like in such a legendary place.Thank you,I love your channel as always keep it up🤘😁
I NEVER realized the Viper Room was across the street from the Whiskey. What history here. F&%ing phenomenal video Scott!
Amazing History, you said that right . ✌️
The music club made famous by Johnny Depp and other buildings will be razed for a mixed-use community. The Viper Room, once owned by Hollywood actor Johnny Depp, will soon face the wrecking ball and be replaced with luxury condominiums, shops and restaurants
@@charrua59 I've heard this. Sucks how LA just throws away its history, but I guess things have to evolve. It's cool though to look at old footage of the Strip and see the building the Whiskeys in, and the building the Rainbow is in.
Yup, sure is
Rainbow room is in New York. This is rainbow bar & grill.
Such a cool place!! A lot of great bands played there!! Thanks for all you do my friend!! You are so amazing!! Love your channel!! Much love!! 💙💙🥰🥰🙏🙏💖💖❤️❤️♥️♥️🥳🥳🥳✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
One of my favorite videos you've done, by FAR. Thank you Scott again.
Way smaller than I thought it would be. Cool tour
I have always wanted to see inside the Whiskey... thank you Scott!!
Awesome been waiting for you to do something on this place 🤘
Well hot dam that was cool! Thanks so much for doing that tour! I'm sure lots of folks all over the world will be getting a real kick out of seeing this tour.
I really dig the upstairs area, that would totally be where I'll hang when I go there eventually.
Interesting that such a world famous live music venue has such a regular PA and console.
Thank you also for getting up on stage and showing us that view!
Scott, this was one of my favorite vids of yours ever!!! Always wanted to see the inside of the Whiskey, grew up listening to Van Halen, Crue! So awesome you got to be on stage!!!!!👍🙏🏽☠️🤘🏻🎸
He paid a few hundred dollars to play that stage. Other places outside Hollywood will pay the band.
@@kbar3612 How's that work? Who paid to play?
So cool!!! I wanted to go there many years ago but never made it! Great video Scott!! Man what a tour you got!!! Much love ❤. Gosh I can see the doors and my favorite Jim Morrison on stage!!!
Hey Scott i love you so much! Love this channel! ❤
It was the "Sharon" in ozzys voice that cracked me up 🤣✌
Its been 25 years since I was there. I was fortunate enough to headline this place on the weekend every once in a while as a local rock band. They definitely cleaned up the backstage rooms and unfortunately painted over walls of ancient signatures from big name artists. Great to see this and take a trip back in time when some of my best memories were happening. Thanks man!
That no doubt, was awesome for you and your band. To play and stand where Jim & the boys played and from where were ultimately banned. A great idea would've been to photograph all the signatures both in group form and singular and then reproduce. Iconic. I have some signed pieces.
Music & Comedy, Forever !!
They’ve definitely cleaned the place up since I was there last in 1988.
Great coverage dude!! Loved it!!!
This was a great video.finally to see the Whiskey A Go Go thank you Scott for going here
Great video as always Scott. I played Axl Rose in a GNR tribute band that landed me a role on Parks and Recreations playing him. I now have a production company ironically with GNR photography Robert John.
Thank you, Scott!! As an Aussie that might never be able to make it to the USA, your videos give me a look at places I could never even imagine I would see inside of! You are a legend!!
Kiwi living in Qld here mate. Have been to USA 6 times, going back again in April. Been to LA 5 times, seen all the clubs, etc. All I'll say to you is just do it. Save some cash, book a ticket, and jump on the plane. It's that easy. Good luck! 😊
I saw Angel City (aka The Angels) here back in the day. They leveled the place!
I was an 80’s teen so this was a great reminder of how good the music and scene was from back then. Thx for the share. 🤘
What a place, it would be amazing to see some of those iconic bands ,just starting out.
Thanks Scott forthe tour. From Canada
That would definitely be a place I would want to go back in time and witness all the historical rock bands and witness the music they performed there
Wow, excellent tour, Scott! I have never seen the inside before. Tell everyone there thanks for showing us around! Rock on!
I haven't even watched it all yet and I'm JEALOUS 😭 I wish I could've been there in the 80's wow. If only the walls could talk...🤘🤘🤘🤘🍻😁💜Thanks so much Scott!
Thanks Scott! Iconic venue, great bands , singers, etc. Performed there! ✌👍
As a big sparks fan, it's great to see where they played in the late 60s and early 70s as the house band.
You were right, Scott......I loved it! 😍🎸🎶🎹🎙 I got goosebumps when you stepped on the stage. I could just picture Jim M. up there doing his thing. Didn't you feel the urge to do a little Lizard King dance? 😁😎 What an iconic place in music history! I can't wait for the rest of the Sunset Strip videos. Thank you for this treat. 🤗
My older sister saw The Doors play there when they were the house band at The Whiskey. They are still my favorite band of all time. Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison were well educated intellectuals. Their sound was unique. They practically invented psychedelic Rock, but also incoporated blues and classical elements in their music. Robbie Krieger was/is an accomplished flamenco guitarist and regarded as one of the top 100 rock guitarists. The late Ray Manzarek is listed as one of the greatest keyboard artists of all time. John Densmore was/is a wonderful drummer and admitted it was a challenge sometimes playing with Jim because he was often drunk and would go off script and create chaos. Morrison was a brilliant writer and poet with a rich and powerful voice, but also a severe alcoholic. "Self-destruction" was his middle name. The Doors paved the way and no one could ever duplicate their one-of-a-kind sound.then or now. Their music sounds just as good today as it did nearly 60 years ago. And I told Jim exactly that when my daughter and I visited his grave on October 9, 2013. It was a very foggy and rainy day in Paris and no one was standing at his grave except for the (obvious) plain clothes guard leaning against a tree smoking a cigarette. There was only a low barrier gate in front of his grave at the time. Since it had started raining heavily and no other people were there at that time, the guard motioned for us to go over the gate if we wished. We thanked him and I told him that I grew up near West Hollywood and my sister had seen The Doors perform at The Whiskey A Go-Go. He told me one of their guards had witnessed Jim's burial. He said it was very sad, that "the girlfriend" had bought their cheapest casket and there were no prayers or any kind of ceremony. As soon as Jim's casket was lowered into the ground, they all took off. He said the older guard told him it was "disgraceful". The French have great respect for the Dead ( I am American but 70% French). The Parisians didn't like the way Jim's burial was handled. Pam et al pretty much just threw him in the ground and took off. The guard was so nice to us. I was limping from a stone bruise and it was raining heavily. I think he took pity on us. 😉 He let my daughter and I sit on the edge of Jim's grave. We sat there clutching our umbrellas lost in our own thoughts. I couldn't believe that I was sitting on Jim Morrison's grave in Paris in the rain. Sensory overload! 😢. We wore raincoats but still got soaked. We didn't care. We quickly gathered handfuls of chestnuts that had fallen on Jim's grave as mementos. We just stuck them in our raincoat pockets. By the time we left, we were both shivering from the cold. As we left, we gave the guard our profuse thanks and he said, "You know...we see Jim's spirit here all the time." I smiled and said "I don't doubt that." Pere Lachaise is a VERY beautiful, atmospheric and mystical place. When we returned home to the States, I counted the chestnuts before I rinsed and dried them. There were exactly 27. 😱 I put them in a beautiful Waterford Crystal bowl which sits on my coffee table. They look exactly the same as they did 9 years ago.
Love the video!!! Keep them coming. Especially on the sunset strip. I was a teenager in the 80's so the sunset strip is probably number 1 on my bucket list. ✌️🍻🇨🇦
Amen
Awesome thanks for the tour well done ONE LOVE,ONE HEART, ONE DISTINY, ONE HOUSE.
Great video buddy! Thank you for sharing this.
My parents met when they when they were Freshman at UCLA in 1965, and they were at the various clubs on the Sunset Strip, and other venues around L.A. checking out the music scene. They both loved going the Whiskey, and it was not only a great place to see popular bands, it was a great place to check out bands that had yet to make it. They saw Love at almost every show they played at the Whiskey, as well as seeing The Doors before they had a record deal. Both my parents were there the night in August of 1966 when The Doors got fired after playing “The End”. They would often smoke weed or take acid before hitting the town, which was common back then. One thing that was really cool about the Whiskey is that famous musicians and actors would freely mingle with the public, especially on the dance floor. Of course, the Manson family murder spree pretty much changed Hollywood and L.A. overnight from being free and easy to everyone locking their doors and getting security systems and bodyguards.
I wish I was in my 20's in the 80's, I'm geeking out over the bands. I saw GNR on Friday night they were awesome. I wish the Cathouse was still around. Hanoi Rocks, RATT so many awesome bands. Thank you for sharing this.
Nice video Scott! I was planted on one of those booths one cool night. Haven’t played there yet but multiple friends bands have. Place is cool. ✨ rock is alive and well😎🎸✊
Thanks for the tour
Ive been there many times and got to work the sound system for a few gigs with local bands, went backstage.. the History vibe is everywhere and Awesome!
Thanks for Sharing!!! Always wondered what this famous club looked like!
Scott..... I'm at a loss for words "F'N ICONIC & AWESOME AS F**K!!!!!!!"
Great video thank you for making it really enjoyable to watch
Hi Scott 🙋🏽. Good Evening To You ‼️. It must be so nice to get out and see ALL the different people and places. Continue to enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙋🏽💯
I wish I could like this video more than once! Thank you for the tour!
Awesome, thanks for taking us on the tour of The Whisky A Go Go Scott, So much Rock N Roll history in that place. This will probably the only way I ever get to see inside this place and I enjoyed every minute of this video.
Awesome channel bro! Great work!
Cool video! My first time playing The Whisky was March 18, 1988. Still one of my favorite venues of all time.
Awesome video thank you for sharing I'm subscribing
Thank you!!
One of the highlights of my trips to LA was walking around on the strip & seeing the whisky, the Rainbow, the Viper room. Great video!!!
The story of what happened after the oasis story is completely mind blowing. Your right Scott, I named a band immediately and looked them up. Yes, they played there.
What a cool video! It seems like such a cool vibe and it still seems throwback, and not by trying too hard to seem throwback! Thank you for showing us all of the pictures and the stage. Also, very cool to I hear about Blitzkid, total chill dude!
This is totally 💯 awesome. I need to go bucket list. Such rock N Rock history thank you you for the tour Far Out Man .
I went there when I was 16,, that was 54 years ago. No one asked for my ID in those days. All I remember is people were very nice to me. I love and miss Southern California. Nice video, Thanks for the memories!
At the age of 16 - 18 years old, in the early 90s I was a roadie for a band who played there from time to time. I thought I was so cool at the time. This video brings back memories.
I have to get there and check it out for myself. What a history that place has!
Thanks for always bringing the Iconic, Scott
Been here many times and would hang out upstairs, drink and watch bands. Very small place but best bands.
I always thought the venue was bigger than that inside. Brilliant vlog thanks for sharing ❤️✌️🏴
Thats one of the bigger clubs on sunset, if you see the Rainbow and the Viper room, they're tiny. Its impossible to imagine their heyday with 100's of people crammed inside there.
Driven by there a bunch of times but never went in. It's surprisingly smaller than I thought, as far as where the band plays, people watch, etc. As usual, great video, Scott!
Terrific video! What an iconic place...so many legendary people played there!✌️
I have never seen the inside...i expected it to be bigger. Still very awesome!! Thanks for the tour Scott...
Thanks Scott for sharing. Definitely a iconic club. Never been there,but maybe one of these days . I'm a new Jersey guy. If you get a chance do a video on our Whiskey a go GO. The Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Thanks scott.
Awesome tour & interview @ the famous Whiskey A Go Go! Well done, Scott! Safe Travels!
With all the bands that played there, I assumed it was larger. Very cool tour of the iconic venue that launched so many bands career!
legendary club. i am all about everything 80's and crue is on my mount rushmore of favorite bands so thanks for doing this video. man if those walls could talk...
My signature is there 🤘🤘🤘🔥 its an honor to play in that historic venue! Im playing there again in march 2023 opening for Quiet Riot!
Wow my man you got some great videos keep up the good work that's the the place that I would love to visit and it's one of my fantasies
In the 80s I went into the WHISKEYS BATHROOM ,and I was like oh my gosh I'M STANDING ON HOLY GROUND EDDIE V.H. ,DAVID LEE ROTH
WERE IN HERE ,I REMEMBER ALL THE AUTOGRAPHS LEFT ON THE WALLS ,. IT WAS A MAGICAL PLACE IN THE 80S ,
Thanks man! What a beautiful trip it’s been! Johnny Rivers live at the Whiskey was my first introduction (my uncle bought all kinds of records back then) and it’s been a non-stop musical ride ever since!
Keep rockin’ baby!
Great job. I'm a huge music fan...love all types but my heart is with rock and metal...anyway...the history of this place is just mind blowing. Ty for doing this...very cool.
WOW! How Cool 😎 This is History I have a trip scheduled to L.A. for the first time in June I'm super excited but, also SUPER nervous. Thank you Scott! I Hope all YOU HIP People have a Fantastic Thanksgiving If you celebrate if not have a HAPPY Thursday ♥️
Thats an absolute gem of a place, bet its wild in there. Looks such a cool & intimate venue. All my fave 80s bands have played there. This is def on my bucket list to visit. Thanks for another frickin awesome vid Scott. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
awww the shout out to Leif. Loved him since I was a teen and loved F8
Thank you for posting this tour Scott! Great episode buddy.
A piece of Rock and Roll
history.
THANK YOU. This is my dream place to visit in my life time and that doesn't seem possible in the foreseeable future, so Im glad that you made a video of how it is to walk around and go there. Best of luck!
Sooooooooooo good brother !!!! I live in the Midwest so good chance I’ll never see these venues so thank you for sharing !!! So so so cool
Thank you for sharing the video, i enjoyed . Viper Room video some time ? since you pointed it out:) hugs from 🇨🇦 Canada
This is a place I would love to see myself. Lots of history made there. I am in awe. Thanks Scott ♥️
I’m from south east Asia and I grew up on so many prime time TV series in the eighties and was weaned on late eighties hard rock and metal into the nineties. I was in L.A. for the one and only time in the states in 2002. Could t miss the chance to take a tour bus and it went by sunset blvd. You can imagine how mad excited I was when our bus passed by and I managed to take a picture.
This place is just musically legendary.
Living in the UK- Sheffield. This is very interesting to watch. Thanks 👍
Seen Hollywood Roses there last November while doing the tourist thing. Had some beers at the Rainbow room before. Reliving my 80’s nostalgia. Great night, cool being there.
Got you are awesome and you’re so doggone funny and you asked all the right questions to people you’re just great😂
great classic of rock history does any of those still come in or just memories but great pictures of how they looked years back good job like always lol 😚😚😚
Good Video Scott, Thanks for the upload
Thanks very much for this video it was really great
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving Scott and many returns. Get yourself some Turkey and whiskey or some Turkey Whiskey? COOL TOUR MAN! thank you...eeeeeeeeeeeeyeah! Sound Garden!!! one of my all-time favorites...................
Thanks for your video Scott
WOW 😳😳😳Scott, this was flipping awesome ❣️ a classic piece of rock and roll history. This was a great upload!!! You knocked it out of the park ❣️😊
The amount of talent that has been there is just mind boggling!! A definite landmark!!!!
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I love the sun light early in the morning in LA. Its magical.
Cheap Trick rocked this place in ‘77 for 3 nights just before they became world famous from Budokan and the rest is history✨🏁 They released a limited box set, Live at the Whisky 1977, of those performances and it is a priceless treasure🙌🙌
Thanks for this great peek into this awesome part of Rock history and tour…very cool to picture the epic moments that these walls have seen and continue to today 🤘🙌🖤