Hotels, motels and dives musicians stayed at. Some were temporary, some much longer, and of course for some, this was the last place they were seen alive.
Hotel Schuyler, Location Of Impromptu Rooftop Concert By Jefferson Airplane
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1968. The Jefferson Airplane became part of a…
Where David Bowie & Iggy Pop Were Arrested For Pot Possession
David Bowie and Iggy Pop, who was touring with Bowie at the time, were charged with marijuana possession…
Deauville Beach Resort – The Beatles On The Ed Sullivan Show
On February 16, 1964, the Beatles taped their second appearance on the…
Where Gram Parsons Of “The Flying Burrito Brothers” & “The Byrds” Died
On September 18, 1973, in room 8 at the Joshua Tree Inn, Gram Parsons died…
Chelsea Hotel – Sid Vicious Killed His Girlfriend, Nancy Spungen Here
The hotel has an ornate history, both as a birth place of creative modern art and home…
Chateau Marmont – Jim Morrison Lived Here & John Belushi Died Here
If discretion, location and luxury is what a rock star needs, they usually find it at the…
Beverly Hills Hotel – Rock Star Hangout & Hotel California Album Cover
Although famous as the temporary residence of movie stars and kings, it is also…
Where Scott Weiland Of “The Stone Temple Pilots” & “Velvet Revolver” Died
Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and…
Where Richard Manuel Of “The Band” Died In Orlando Florida
On March 3, 1986, The Band played a concert at the Cheek to Cheek Lounge…
Stonover Farm – Owned By Rock ‘N Roll Producer Tom Werman
This B&B is owned and operated by Tom Werman, a record producer for the…
Sheraton Gunter Hotel – Robert Johnson Recorded Here
On November 23, 1936, in Room 414, a talent scout arranged a session with…
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel – John & Yoko Bed-In Location
When John Lennon and Yoko Ono were refused entry into the United States…
Washington Square Hotel – Home Base For Traveling Musicians Visiting New York
This hotel has been a haven for writers and artists for more than a century…
Fontainebleau Miami Beach – Sinatra Welcomes Elvis Home
Opened in 1954, the Fontainebleau was once considered the most luxurious…
“This Land is Your Land” Was Written At Hanover House Hotel
Hanover House, was an inexpensive hotel for transients located on the…
Beverly Hilton – Where Whitney Houston Died
On February 11, 2012 Whitney Houston was found dead here in room…
Swingos In Cleveland, A Rock And Roll Hotel Like No Other
Now a Comfort Inn (boring!) it was once called Swingos and was home to…
Gramercy Park Hotel – New York’s Rock & Roll Hotel
The Gramercy has a long history of catering to the famous and wealthy…
The Riverside Hotel In Clarksdale MS – Where Bessie Smith Died
The Riverside Hotel is where Bessie Smith died in 1937 after her fatal…
Where Mikey Welsh Of “Weezer” Died In Chicago
On October 8, 2011, Mikey Welsh, the former bassist for Weezer, was found…
Where Bobby Hatfield Of “The Righteous Brothers” Died
The Righteous Brothers were due to perform at the Miller Auditorium on…
The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle WA – The Beatles Stayed Here In 1964
This hotel of choice for many ’60s and ’70s rock stars extends over Elliott Bay…
Las Vegas Hilton – Elvis Performed For 58 Consecutive Sold Out Shows Here.
When the Hilton opened in 1969, it was the largest hotel in the world…
Planet Hollywood Resort And Casino – Elvis Married Priscilla Here
Formerly known as The Aladdin, this hotel/casino opened on March 31…
Morrison Hotel By The Doors Album Cover Location
The Original Hard Rock Cafe is where The Doors’ “Morrison Hotel” album…
Holiday Inn – Keith Moon Celebrated His 21st Birthday Here
Keith Moon celebrated his 21st birthday here on August 23, 1968. As Keith was a master of…
Hotel Earle – Bob Dylan Lived Here For A While In Room 305
In the early Sixties, Bob Dylan lived here for a short while in room 305…
Hof Brau Hotel – First Performance Of “Rock Around The Clock”
On April 12, 1954 Bill Haley and the Comets first performed “(We’re Gonna)…
The Tropicana Motel – Former Location
In the 60s, the Tropicana was a low rent hotel appealing to struggling musicians…
Phoenix Hotel – Hotel Of Choice For The Rock ‘N Roll Community In San Francisco
The Phoenix Hotel is a landmark, celebrating over two decades of being San Francisco’s…
Kate’s Lazy Meadow Motel, Owned By Kate Pierson of the B-52s
As a member of the rock band, The B-52’s, Kate Pierson has seen it all. She is now …
Memory Motel And Bar – Immortalized By The Rolling Stones
The Memory Motel and bar was immortalized by The Rolling Stones in the song…
Where Donny Hathaway Died
Donny Hathaway gained fame for his duet with Roberta Flack on “Where is the Love?”…
Hotel Theresa – Jimi Hendrix Stayed Here On Arrival In NYC
When Jimi Hendrix first came to New York in 1964 he stayed here. Other notable…
Delmonico Hotel – Where The Beatles Met Bob Dylan
Now called The Trump Park Avenue, this was the location where The Beatles…
The Topanga Canyon Inn
Warren Roche, former studio trumpet player who recorded hits such as “September”…
Garden Of Allah – Famous Hotel In Hollywood, CA
A fabled apartment/hotel that welcomed transient show business guests from 1935…
Alta Cienega Motel – Jim Morrison Lived Here
Jim Morrison lived here from 1968-1970, as the sign on room 32 states. Inside the…
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Opened in 1927, this Hotel has seen its fair share of history. The first ever Academy…
Hyatt On Sunset- The Riot House
A.K.A “The Riot House” it is now called Andaz West Hollywood. The Hyatt West…
Hotel Knickerbocker – Elvis Presley Enjoyed Staying Here In Suite 1016
Elvis Presley enjoyed staying at the Knickerbocker; in suite 1016. He was here in…
Sunset Highland Motel – Spirit’s The Family That Plays Together Album Cover Location
If this place could talk! If you were an up-and-coming band in the 60’s and 70’s…
Sunset Marquis Hotel – The Whisky Bar
The Sunset Marquis Hotel has been known as a hangout for rock musicians. It…
Fairmont Hotel – I Left My Heart In San Francisco First Sang Here
Famous as the home the Venetian Room, the first place that Tony Bennett…
Miyako Hotel – The Wrap Party For The Last Waltz Was Held Here
After wrapping “The Last Waltz”, the cast and crew repaired to the Garden Bar…
Nob Hill Hotel – Rock Star’s Home Away From Home
The Nob Hill is a 56 room boutique hotel in the affluent Nob Hill district of…
Where Janis Joplin Died
On October 4, 1970 at the age of 27, Janis Joplin overdosed on heroin in room 105 of…
Albin Rooming House – Big Brother And The Holding Company Began Here
Rod Albin started managing the property in 1964, allowing his brother Peter and other students from San Francisco State …
Mars Hotel – There Really Was A Mars Hotel
Yep, there really was a Mars Hotel… it was only a few blocks away from where…
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