The Scene Los Angeles: Whisky A Go Go

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4 жыл бұрын

In this brand new Gibson Original Series, Mark Agnesi travels to cities around the US and aboard to find the coolest music destinations that help make up that cities music scene.
In this episode, Mark explores the tales of the Sunset Strip and the history of the Whisky A Go Go with L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns.
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@deedeekeel6712 11 ай бұрын

The room they are are calling the main dressing room was actually a storage room back in the '80's rock scene. The headliner dressing room was a large room in the corner over looking the marquee. The entire top floor of The Whisky a GoGo has been changed, divided up, and rearranged since then. I was the main office secretary there from 1971-1983.

@gordon9177 3 ай бұрын

Wow, so you seen a lot of bands!

@letfreedomring6906 3 жыл бұрын

80’s LA metal lives on. It’s timeless.

@jerrymckenzie6205 4 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing Motley Crue play there when they were still selling their first album on Leathur Records out of cardboard boxes.

@dynjarren7523 4 жыл бұрын

They were street hustlers. Rap guys do the same thing selling mixtapes or CDs 💿 out of their trunk. That’s smart! Cuts out the middlemen.

@Endo-uu8mo 3 жыл бұрын

@@dynjarren7523 dont compare rap n..... shit to that famous groups;nothing the same

@johnallenismynameandmusici2796 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the Doors at the Whiskey in the summer of '67 I think it was. If I remember right those upholstered seats were the same red back then. Yeah, it was cramped but a lot of good things were passed around and you could feel the music go right through you. Course you couldn't take your eyes off Jim. He wore his famous brown leather pants that night with a silver/turquoise concho belt. Ray Manzarek (RIP) played that organ and it would grow into this kind of droning, pulsing, hypnotic sound creation. Add in virtuoso guitarist Robbie and Densmore and voila. It was wild. Many a joint was smoked out in back of the place.

@philsalsbery9994 2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing Van Halen here in the summer of 1977 several times while waiting for their first album to come out. Leaning on the stage with Eddie tearing it up and Dave Roth jumping around like a mad man.

@jerryvahnknight218 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome that they got Tracii!! Respect to Mark and Gibson for getting such an amazing guitar player that defines cool!

@magicalselena 3 жыл бұрын

Here I am at 59 years old. I have never been to a rock concert. I have heard stories all my life about the Whisky and the legendary rock stars that have played there. Now seeing the inside for the first time. Man, I can't begin to imagine what a feeling it must be like to be in that room and listen to live music wow! That has to be mind blowing, Nice interview.

@quinny6920 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not too late!, please get out and go to one!! I’ve been to so many In my life but I am 65. I still go if I can get someone to go with me!

@thedwarfgimli5323 Жыл бұрын

I was just there last October, that shit was wild and so fun. Thevenue is perfectly sized and they don't oversell like a live nation venue usually does

@spitfireaace Жыл бұрын

@@quinny6920 I just go and do it myself don't wait for someone to give you permission or help you out. I'm going to West Hollywood to see the Whisky this December and it will be a pilgrimage.

@chrissyp3065 10 ай бұрын

Goooo! Don't think I've ever regretted going to any concert. Always think to myself, why don't I do this more often!

@Billthebaker420 3 ай бұрын

It is like a religious experience when rock gets played there!

@rvrao1972 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour... and iam already emotional looking at the motorhead jacket.. Lemmy.. U live..forever.. . Forever...

@calvincooley1074 3 жыл бұрын

From Sidney, Ohio and 52 years old. Made it to the Whiskey in 91. My best friend was stationed at Edwards and we flew into L.A. He picked us up at LAX with C&L in the cassette deck on Sunset and the song was Showdown, Riot on Sunset. Parking was a bitch but the babes were like none I had ever seen and they weren't stuck up. RIP EVH

@gordon9177 2 жыл бұрын

cool stuff, when Traci took the time to mention Robin Crosby & to tell some info, that was cool man, just cool.

@r.g.3636 3 ай бұрын

yes it was very cool that he spoke highly of Rob... i grew up with Rob Crosby in la jolla before ratt even started...... God bless his soul...... roy s.

@AllenGoodman 4 жыл бұрын

Was really glad to hear the guy say W. A. S. P. ,Blackie rocks !

@johnmortensen2779 4 жыл бұрын

OK Gibson. NOW you are getting it. Sell lifestyle.

@decadentdevil 4 жыл бұрын

Man I really need one of those Gibson hats

@DragonCrestPC 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@LadyCroMag 4 жыл бұрын

I'll sell you mine...

@lilchromisome7895 4 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! But it’ll cost you two arms, a leg, and an eye! Oh and theirs no refunds and the hat will probably fall apart in a week

@slvtrocks 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna need one of those Gibson trucker hats immediately.

@vintagevinylvets1187 4 жыл бұрын

Love these episodes and diggin the station wagon with the 8 track!🎧

@gibsonguitar 4 жыл бұрын

The stereo in Tracii's car is LOUD!!!!

@mo2wheelz74 3 жыл бұрын

The music scene is one of the main reasons why I want to Live in la

@Endo-uu8mo 3 жыл бұрын

but today no is like that at in the 80s

@Bridging_the_Political_Divide 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't live anywhere else. Greatest city in the world.

@territhree 3 жыл бұрын

Fond memories of working there in the early '70's!

@rjlong89 4 жыл бұрын

Cool vid. Gibson on the right track 2020 👍🤟

@tonepilot 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Well done. Really enjoyed the stories and old pics. Cool old station wagon too!

@machupikachu1085 2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to work there for a few years. Met a lot of cool people. Good times. Glad to know it survived Covid.

@GundogJake 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna be there next week 15th/16th Jan to see The Warning. Travelling from the UK to visit the legendary Whisky a Go Go, it’s going to be epic!

@greatvanzini 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Goes way back even before the Doors.

@frankbalazs8816 3 жыл бұрын

I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE BEEN THERE IN THE HEIGHT OF IT ALL!!

@ariannateodora5469 3 жыл бұрын

Same man. If only I existed back then. I Was definitely born in the wrong time

@guitaristinseattle 2 жыл бұрын

I lived on Larrabee a block away but i was in third grade and not a clue what was going on. Remember the "Doors" name however. Several years later while in college we were playing the strip, Guizzari's mainly.

@dastardlydave1455 4 жыл бұрын

Tons of history at the Whiskey. I have had the privilege to play there. Neat to see the green rooms (3rd story) again.

@necromancerification 4 жыл бұрын

He's wearing a Satyricon t shirt! nice

@gibsonguitar 4 жыл бұрын

Great band!!!

@renbontherui Жыл бұрын

80s hair bands memorable stage that people who d been here they would never forget about it everything's done here in whisky go go Rockin' Stage thankyou Traci n your friends for showing us this great great memorable rock scene.

@incognitoguitars9999 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Thx Gibson and thx Mark

@patrickmayer9566 4 жыл бұрын

,,,,,dude,,,,,there you are,,,,too cool...on 8-track.😯...what a great vid,,,,for those of us not able to see cali!!!a landmark for music for sure,,,thx pat..Land o' lakes,wi.usa.

@TheMorganMonroeShow 2 жыл бұрын

Super #OfTheEpic for sure. Amazingly over the top cool vid drop. Thank you. 🤙🏼💯🍻

@Billthebaker420 3 ай бұрын

Hanging at the Whiskey is one of the few things I miss about LA....

@jg2716 3 жыл бұрын

Lived 2 miles away and hung out there and the other clubs on the strip during the 80s and worked there in 02

@lynnrinaldo6795 2 жыл бұрын

You have to have been there to really understand the scene,I’ll never forget it!!!!! I loved the pretty boys, I was like a kid in a candy store!!!!!

@musicsoundgear 4 жыл бұрын

Gibson TV... I'm glad I subscribed. It is now one of my MUST watch KZfaq channels.

@guitarocd9984 4 жыл бұрын

One thing about Mark he always asks the best questions.

@timlewis6429 4 жыл бұрын

Forgot about the band Junkyard they were great . I liked the bands like shark island , Beau Nasty , Roxx Gang, dirty lookS, drama Rama, cult, and Lillian axe. Harpos in Detroit is where most of those bans played. Traci sparked up a forgotten memory

@ryandeanlindgren9054 3 жыл бұрын

cc thats awesome!

@markbundy1694 4 жыл бұрын

Bring It on Home Boys!!! Legendary Venue, Legendary Bands!!!

@DragonCrestPC 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@srh361 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!!

@GearGasms 4 жыл бұрын

Envious and I love the hat!

@trevor-johnsen 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@onm3rcur7 4 жыл бұрын

Cooool Mark!

@HashTagMediaGuy Ай бұрын

I am planning I can make it to the NYE show

@Boxingcrane 10 ай бұрын

Scratched the Whisky off my bucket list last year. I saw the the Fast Times show my first night then, randomly the next day, after having happy hour in The Rainbow and Rockin' Reillys, Corey Feldman of all people. Curtis Young was with him

@nicklevan8058 3 жыл бұрын

Mark is really in his element here . Cheers 🍻

@ludlow555 4 жыл бұрын

My big regret was never having played The Whiskey in my LA days. Did the Troubadour and Roxy tho.

@chrislestermusic 4 жыл бұрын

Edward J. Rodriguez I seem to remember the sound on stage was best at the Roxy out of those three rooms. The Viper Room was cool two. I do remember the Whiskey being loud like he said. I only played each of those rooms once though. In the 90s, not in their hey day.

@ludlow555 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Lester Thanks a lot. Now I regret not playing Viper Room. Lol! What bands were you with?

@chrislestermusic 4 жыл бұрын

Edward J. Rodriguez Ha! I was in Wild Horses, Zenboy and Custom 500. I subbed for a Queen tribute band at the Troubador. I really liked FM Station and the Coconut Teazer too.

@ludlow555 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Lester I know I remember hearing of the second band. I was in Ludlow and later Lure. The second band almost exclusively played The Gig on Melrose. Great place to play.

@chrislestermusic 4 жыл бұрын

Edward J. Rodriguez I seem to remember Ludlow. I never played The Gig. I remember The Garage. Bourbon Square was quite the dive.

@stipeur 4 жыл бұрын

Wow cool vids

@rexnavarro2918 4 жыл бұрын

ROCK N ROLL!

@overdriveguitarchannel3403 3 жыл бұрын

These videos on this channel are out of this world

@ivetoldyouonce 4 жыл бұрын

A great insight into appearing there. Hasn’t spoken to Axl for 32 years. Probably not the only one.

@connormartinson7619 4 жыл бұрын

i think slash only started talking to axl after 20 years during the not in this lifetime tour

@Endo-uu8mo 3 жыл бұрын

cool Traci from LA Guns🤘🏴‍☠️🎸🚬🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

@Guitaroverkill 4 жыл бұрын

Played there.

@iceWaterProductions1 4 жыл бұрын

He drives one badass Pontiac station wagon

@jamesbutterson5218 4 жыл бұрын

🤘

@furkankardes916 3 жыл бұрын

This is Delibal 🍸

@fequalsma8428 4 жыл бұрын

Gibson TV...best thing from 2020

@gibsonguitar 4 жыл бұрын

More episodes coming soon! Stay tuned!

@micktoombs1313 4 жыл бұрын

Love the car

@annrhoads6808 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does ✌🤘

@bryonkidder6199 4 жыл бұрын

Luv the hat too...lol

@alfaman4113 Жыл бұрын

I love traci the first half of gun n roses

@mo2wheelz74 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I would kill to perform there

@reddikken 2 жыл бұрын

Satyricon!🤘🏿

@alwilliams1997 4 жыл бұрын

Gibson, interview with JOHN SYKES please

@BladeHudson 4 жыл бұрын

Anything with Sykes is overdue but he's such a recluse... at least Nuno Bettencourt became more talkative on the last 5 years thanks to Rihanna's press & collaboration.

@annrhoads6808 2 жыл бұрын

My Band Played there long ago ✌

@ryandeanlindgren9054 3 жыл бұрын

cool

@RandyR Жыл бұрын

The far out display wasn't there when I was last there in 93

@RockHardRiffs 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting...

@brutalbasspro 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting they said that @6:41 since only Gibson's seem to break a headstock on a small bump like that!

@SuddenAccess 4 жыл бұрын

Satyricon shirt!!

@godwillguideme.3773 4 жыл бұрын

I saw Roxx Gang there in 86 before they broke big-time!

@gibsonguitar 4 жыл бұрын

Great band!

@marryjanee 3 жыл бұрын

what's the name of the song that played in the car?

@Redswipe 3 жыл бұрын

Tequi-la-la!

@annetteslife 3 жыл бұрын

Is the Whiskey still open and if so does any bands still play there?

@machupikachu1085 2 жыл бұрын

yeah it's still open. Even Covid won't shut that place down. :D

@TheTrollMastah 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah Otis Redding played there that’s bad ass

@harrywall204 4 жыл бұрын

Cool first comment on gibson

@dynjarren7523 4 жыл бұрын

This guy got to see everyone around him get big but his band never made it past the clubs. Although some of them got destroyed by Fame and the Rockstar lifestyle so maybe he’s better off.

@6bt_str864 4 жыл бұрын

Dats sum sick content rightdarr boys.. (& WASP comes out 30yrs later absolutely FKN KILLIN IT! 🤘🤯)

@brunosoupin2746 2 жыл бұрын

Robbin "King" Crosby RIP

@frankpuryear4200 4 жыл бұрын

A La Catre Baby! Look it up

@EnRiCo45100 3 жыл бұрын

If New York have the CBGB (a little later), L.A got Whisky A Go Go :D :D :D

@yeyegshsjkrkrheheysteyeheh4973 2 жыл бұрын

How does one get to play a show here ?

@azagtheenchanter5077 3 жыл бұрын

My song about this bar here it here I made it I got lucky....

@mariannwatt2678 2 жыл бұрын

Ive deen luck enough to have played the gogo at 15 years old in my band badge and then in my metal years in axehammer good club

@onewxrldmusic7303 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. But who did the programming and invited the bands and the artists?

@Endo-uu8mo 3 жыл бұрын

haha traci is like me he says Page is A f...... Hippy

@shanedeel2 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna buy that Gibson hat

@nihlhinz488 4 жыл бұрын

Jimi Hendrix lived a couple blocks up for some months.

@chrislindeque5249 2 жыл бұрын

one day

@chrisb3976 Ай бұрын

I wonder if Gibson meant to edit out "break your headstock"

@bigmaxy07 3 жыл бұрын

I knew he'd pick George. Rightly so.

@Shiloh7377 4 жыл бұрын

You should really cover The Tabernacle in Atlanta GA, ..And The Orange Peel Asheville NC. I bet anyone anywhere, you see a band at one of those 2 places, and it will forever change you. Seen The Mars Volta Frances tha mute tour at the tabernacle, and seen Hank 3 like 3 times at the Orange peel, and Nashville pussy, and Rev Horton heat. ...

@planetearth7824 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't see any doors poster or photos

@jimmyeatsword6421 2 жыл бұрын

Has Mark purchased a pair of big boy shoes yet?

@GuitarlosCarlos 4 жыл бұрын

JOHNNY RIVERS OPENED THE WHISKY A GO GO JAN.64 MY PAL (RIP) PF SLOAN WAS BACKSTAGE OPENING WEEK GIVING HARMONICA TIPS TO JOHNNY RIVERS BEFORE IT WAS PAY TO PLAY MY BAND FROM THE 1980s.. Top Jimmy & the Rhythm Pigs WOULD OUTDRAW ALMOST ALL THE HOLLYWOOD BANDS X WOULD PLAY 4 NIGHTS AT THE WHISKY A GO GO BUT THEY COULDN'T PLAY ANYWHERE 2 WEEKS BEFORE OF AFTER THE WHISKY WE COULD DO 2 NIGHTS @ THE WHISKY 1 @ THE ROXY THEN THE CENTRAL THEN THE WHISKY A GO GO AGAIN WE COULD SELL OUT EVERY SHOW INCLUDING OUR REGULAR BLUE MONDAY SHOWS AT THE CATHAY DE GRANDE IN HOLLYWOOD WE WERE PRACTICALLY THE HOUSE BAND @THE WHISKY THAT WAS FUN FUN FUN DAVID LEE ROTH WROTE A COOL SONG ABOUT MY BAND CALLED "TOP JIMMY" ON THE VAN HALEN LP '1984' TOP JIMMY & I COULD GET A TABLE AT ANY CLUB IN TOWN AND THE WOULD PILE ON THE FREE DRINKS AND FOOD IT WAS A CRAZY NINE YEARS PLAYED 7 NTS A WEEK AND EVERY SHOW WAS PACKED EVERY FUCKING BODY WANTED A BACKSTAGE PASS WHEN WE PLAYED SOLD OUT SHOWS AT THE WHISKY I SAW SO MANY GREAT BANDS AT THE WHISKY FROM 1965 UNTIL 1990 + JUST DRIVING PAST THE PLACE CAN BE EXCITING ✔️ CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042 Top Jimmy & the Rhythm Pigs "DANCE WITH YOUR BABY" AT FLORENTINE GARDENS 1981 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtOHg6ahtba6o58.html

@efremlee6990 4 жыл бұрын

I wont one of them Gibson custom hats man

@narvul 4 жыл бұрын

Not a word about Van Halen......

@imannonymous7707 3 жыл бұрын

ya cool but i want a les paul not a photo gallery.....when i think of this era i think of alot of posers ......but hey ive never been to the whisky however .. if i had a choice who id wanna see there tho....its the doors all day long and eight tracks suck lol