The Electric Circus
From 1967 to September 1971 this funky location hosted many rock legends including The…
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The Cocoanut Grove
The Cocoanut Grove, was a supper club located in the Ambassador Hotel, it opened in April…
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Ike And Tina Turner’s Former Home
The Turner’s lived here throughout much of the 60’s and 70’s…
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One of the Bay Area’s better known nightclubs for black acts in the 60’s and 70’s…
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Besides being the first place that Tony Bennett unveiled his classic “I left my heart in…
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The Fillmore Auditorium
The Fillmore Auditorium is a legendary music venue in San Francisco made famous…
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Greek Theater
A wonderful outdoor setting located in Griffith Park. Many of the top bands of the last…
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Maverick’s Flat
Some great early black groups played here at what came to be known as the West…
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Raymond Theater
From 1979 through 1991, The Raymond Theatre was known as Perkins Palace. It…
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The Aquarius Theatre – Parts Of The Doors Album “Absolutely Live” Recorded Here
How many lives can one building have? Opened in 1938, by the time the 60’s rolled around…
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Devonshire Downs – Home Of The Newport Pop Festival
This ex-racetrack is probably best known for hosting the Newport ’69 Pop Festival. This show…
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Gazzarri’s
The Godfather of Rock and Roll was a staple on L. A. airwaves with his commercials for years…
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Basin Street West
Basin Street West was a famous Jazz club which gradually migrated towards rock before…
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Liberty Records
Eddie Cochran, Jan and Dean and The Chipmunks were on Liberty. The Chipmunks were…
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Sunset Marquis Hotel – The Whisky Bar
The Sunset Marquis Hotel has been known as a hangout for rock musicians. It…
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