Sunset Strip in West Hollywood in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Whisky a Go-Go

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Whisky a Go-Go Marker

Inscription. Since opening in 1964, the Whisky a Go-Go has been one of the world's most prominent and important rock and roll venues. Its stage has served as the launching pad for generations of music legends, including Johnny Rivers, Frank Zappa, Love, The Doors, Buffalo Springfield, Guns n' Roses and Mötley Crüe.

Erected by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 34° 5.446′ N, 118° 23.147′ W. Marker is in West Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Sunset Strip. It is at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Clark Street, on the right when traveling west on Sunset Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8901 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific

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Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Doors Workshop (approx. half a mile away); Tail o' the Pup (approx. half a mile away); Wolff Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Greystone Mansion (approx. 0.8 miles away); Schindler House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Chasen’s (approx. one mile away); Hogan Residence (approx. 1.1 miles away); Stahl House (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hollywood.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Doors Workshop (was approx. half a mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding Whisky a Go-Go. The club has also been the launching pad for Alice Cooper, Golden Earring, No Doubt, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Chicago, Steppenwolf, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, KISS, AC/DC, and Metallica.

Whisky a Go-Go and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 19, 2022

2. Whisky a Go-Go and Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance, at far left.

Whisky a Go-Go image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Whisky a Go-Go

Whisky a Go-Go in 1975 image. Click for full size.

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4. Whisky a Go-Go in 1975

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,336 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on July 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on October 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.