Whisky a Go Go facts for kids
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"The Whisky"
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The Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip
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| Address | 8901 Sunset Blvd |
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| Location | West Hollywood, California 90069 |
| Coordinates | 34°5′26″N 118°23′8″W / 34.09056°N 118.38556°W |
| Type | Nightclub |
| Genre(s) | Rock and roll, pop, alternative rock, punk rock, ska, new wave, heavy metal, glam rock, glam metal, alternative metal |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Opened | January 16, 1964 |
The Whisky a Go Go is a very famous music club located in West Hollywood, California, in the United States. You can find it at 8901 Sunset Boulevard on the well-known Sunset Strip. Since it opened in 1964, "The Whisky," as many people call it, has been a super important place for rock and roll music and many other music styles. It's known for helping launch the careers of many legendary bands.
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A Famous Music Club
The Whisky a Go Go is a type of club called a nightclub. It's a place where people go to listen to live music, dance, and have fun, usually in the evening. This club first opened its doors on January 16, 1964. It quickly became a popular spot for new and exciting bands to play their music.
The Sunset Strip's Heartbeat
The Whisky a Go Go is right on the Sunset Strip. The Sunset Strip is a famous stretch of road in West Hollywood, California. For many years, it has been a center for music, entertainment, and nightlife. Many famous clubs, restaurants, and shops are located there. The Whisky a Go Go is one of the most iconic places on the Strip, known for its lively music scene.
Where Legends Played
Over the decades, many incredibly famous bands and artists have performed at the Whisky a Go Go. It was a key place for the rise of rock and roll music in the 1960s. Bands like The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and Van Halen all played on its stage early in their careers. It also became a home for punk rock, new wave, and heavy metal bands in later years. This club helped many musicians become stars.
A Stage for New Sounds
The Whisky a Go Go has always been open to different kinds of music. In the 1960s, it was a big part of the "go-go" dance craze. Later, it welcomed the loud and energetic sounds of punk rock. Then, it became a major spot for heavy metal bands in the 1980s. This shows how the club has changed with music trends, always staying important to the music world.
Images for kids
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Early Whisky matchbox. Note the alpha-numeric phone number and French style
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The Whisky a Go Go in 2007
