Iconic west coast venue frequented by bands such as the Doors, Buffalo Springfield, Captain Beefheart, the Byrds and Frank Zappa, where many a famous act got their start. Unfortunately, in the new century its star has faded, as times have changed and a "pay for play" model is now in effect, making it harder for new bands to play here. From Wikipedia: The Whisky a Go Go (informally nicknamed The Whisky) is a historic nightclub opened January 16, 1964 in West Hollywood, California, United States. It is located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip, corner North Clark Street, opposite North San Vicente Boulevard, northwest corner. The club played a central role in the Los Angeles music scene from the 1960s through the 1990s.