Music/Concerts

• Read more about Whisky a Go Go 50th Anniversary

The world-famous Whisky a Go Go opened on Jan. 15, 1964 with a concert by Johnny Rivers. The Sunset Strip venue has launched the careers of generations of music legends, from 1960s rock and folk to punk, New Wave and heavy metal. The Whisky was also the birthplace of go go dancing. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honored the Whisky in 2006 with a marker designating it a historic rock and roll landmark.

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