The world famous Whisky a Go-Go (informally nicknamed the Whisky) is considered the first rock ‘n’ roll venue on the Sunset Strip to take chances by booking new and sometimes notorious artists during the 1960s, they gave future superstars a stage to develop their signature sounds. Johnny Rivers was the first to play live music at the Whisky in 1964. Two years later, the Doors became the house band after Arthur Lee, front man of local L.A. band, LOVE (who were already headlining the joint) encouraged Elektra Records owner Jac Holzman to sign them. “Up-and-coming” artists like Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Janis Joplin, and The Byrds played there too, their names placed in large letters on the marquee at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Clark.
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s
The First Real American Discothèque - Inside Legendary Whisky a Go-Go From the 1960s