Rock and Roll Spots
By Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles
From the Roxy to the Henry Fonda Theatre, discover restaurants, bars and venues that contributed to Los Angeles' music scene.
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The Roxy Theatre
9009 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Legends like John Lennon and James Taylor once performed here but these days it's the local bands that keep fans coming back. -
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
This art deco landmark has welcomed legends like the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. -
The Avalon
1735 Vine St, Hollywood, CA
Legendary Hollywood venue has hosted everything from Judy Garland television specials to the Beastie Boys. -
Whisky A Go-Go
8901 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Everyone from Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to Tom Petty and the Police have played this famous Hollywood club. -
Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
A fave among Angelenos, this intimate club was the site of Elton John's first U.S. performance in 1970. -
Spaceland
1717 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Beck, Cake and the Foo Fighters have performed at this Silver Lake club--a hot bed for up-and-coming talent. -
Viper Room
8852 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Pearl Jam, Oasis and Tom Petty have been known to make the occasional surprise appearance at Johnny Depp's illustrious nightclub. -
Barney's Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Jim Morrison was a regular and Janis Joplin had her own favorite booth at this timeless West Hollywood greasy spoon. -
The Derby
4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Best known as the birthplace of the '90s swing revival, the Derby still lures fans with swing and rockabilly acts. -
Music Box @ Fonda (formerly Henry Fonda Theatre)
6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
In the '20s it hosted silver-screen legends like Clark Gable. Today it welcomes acts like Green Day and Nine Inch Nails.
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Liquid Kitty
11780 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Slick Westside martini bar and lounge is a cut above its generic surroundings. -
House of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Sunset Strip shanty is a musical must with a renowned gospel brunch, unforgettable decor and live bands galore.
