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Whisky A -Go-Go: A Must visit Rock Mecca on the Sunset Strip!

By Endre Barath, Jr.

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

May 31, 2011 10:09 AM

Whisky A-GOGO

As I was driving on Sunset Boulevard I drove by Whisky A-Go-Go (http://www.whiskyagogo.com ) and started remembering the legendary hangout of musicians and hipsters of the 1960's. The ones that did not get their first opportunity at the Troubadour (I have written a blog post a few years ago about the Troubadour http://actvra.in/bFJ ) started here at the Whisky A-Go-Go.

whiskyagogo Rock MEcca in West Hollywood,CA

They opened their door on January 11, 1964 and the rest is Rock History Legend and Folklore. Just to name some of the performers The Door, Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Buffalo Springfield, Jefferson Airplane, Iron Butterfly, Eric Burdon and The Animals, The Police....I could go on and on but then it would not be a blog post it would be a book.

whisky A- GoGo West Hollywood,CA

Now you can go listen to the future Rock Legends, eat a great Hamburger, Fries and buy some Rock Memorabilia in their store. The place is a must visit Rock Mecca.

8901 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310)652-4202

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Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Juli- Not only is it still around, but it is still hopping:))

Larry- how true

David, you want to see footage check out The Graduate (w Dustin Hoffman) there is a scene where "benjamin" runs out of Whisky's that was in 1967:)))

Steven--you are abolutely right he was one of the many who got discovered there

VB- I am always surprised which become Featured and which do not I did not expect this:)

May 31, 2011 12:30 PM

Rob Spinosa

US Bank - Larkspur, CA

Mortgage Loan Originator, Marin County

Great post! A trip down memory lane for me. I survived the post-glam to grunge transition in Hollywood --- I lived there from 1989 to 1992 and was in bands that played in and frequented a lot of those dives...I mean, nightclubs. What a trip!

May 31, 2011 01:20 PM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Old...OLD School! My brother and I visited the place after a bizarre three days at the US Festival in 1983 which is a weird story in itself ;-)

May 31, 2011 02:09 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Joni-- you are too funny

Elizabeth-- I am shocked:)) 1969 so around the days Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper and Bob Seger were playing there

Pat -- now it is much tamer, there but I heard there was an ultracation the other they infront of the place

May 31, 2011 02:15 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Victoria-- now I am sure you could tell us a few good stories:))

Rob--- ditto as to Victoria now if the walls could talk:))

Russel--- do tell us we want to know:)) If not call me...

May 31, 2011 02:17 PM

Donne Knudsen

Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA

CalState Realty Services

Endre - OY VEY!!! My old stomping grounds (circa late 70's & most of the 80's).

May 31, 2011 02:33 PM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

HAHAHHA...not sure if the statute of limitations has run out ;-)

May 31, 2011 02:47 PM

Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate

Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR

Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

What a cool place! I wish I were close enough to go. There just isn't a lot of performers here, other than folk-type singers. Great localism post.

Gretchen

May 31, 2011 04:05 PM

Tim Peterson

Wisconsin Realtor Safety and Concealed Carry Classes - Madison, WI

Realtor Safety Training Classes

Hi Endre-Wow I had no idea it was still around-I saw the Doors and Iron Butterfly and too many more I loved-thanks

May 31, 2011 04:14 PM

Trisha P Realty Group

Realty Executives - Leavenworth, KS

"Holding the Keys to Your Dream Home"

Great feature post. I live reading about different places, stores, restaurants. Thanks for the info!

May 31, 2011 04:38 PM

Ken Barker Realtor® GRI, E-Pro Certified

Dilbeck Real Estate - Burbank, CA

Endre - Congrats on the feature. Oh my.. this brings back so many memories. This was my local hang for years.
Billy Crystal and Al Jarreau were the few I recall.

May 31, 2011 04:47 PM

Robert Hammerstein

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Endre - You got me from the word Go or Go Go... Being a musician myself glad to see some of my old temples of glory are still standing. Thanks for the new pictures of an old hangout of the rich and famous legendary rockers of our times... Well at least my times.... lol oy did I give away tmi?

May 31, 2011 05:16 PM

Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.

pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA

SF NYC LA

Endre... thanks for a trip down memory lane... was there in '69 and again in '74!!

May 31, 2011 05:18 PM

Evelyn Kennedy

Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA

Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Endre:

I was too young to visit in the 70's. Well maybe not, but I missed it anyway. I must go now that I am old enough.

May 31, 2011 06:38 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Donne- So you probably saw Fleetwood Mac, or Chicago, or BB King do tell:))

Russel LOL:)))))))

Gretchen, Only a Flight Away or is that a Rolling Stones song:))

May 31, 2011 06:44 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Tim I am glad it bought back fun times:))

Trisha thank you for stopping in and joining the conversation, so who is your favorite band??

Ken Al Jarreau what about Buddy Miles and BB King? Did you see them here?

May 31, 2011 06:47 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Robert is this another life we do not know about?:))

Peggy-- the fun part is that it is still there and hopping:)

Evelyn, they have early shows too:))

Jun 01, 2011 11:09 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Hi Endre, sounds like fun place but I also like "Dukes" next door! :-)

Jun 03, 2011 12:55 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Silvia I figured you would like that, I will have to do a special post about Dukes:)) just for you.

Jun 03, 2011 12:50 PM

Jason Sardi

Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC

Your Agent for Life

Endre - Being that "The Doors" are my all-time favorite, I heard about this place a long time ago. Though I didn't know it was still around. One of the many place I must visit if/when I'm out your way.

Jun 07, 2011 02:04 AM

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