#whiskyagogo

[punkrockhistory]

48 years ago today

The Ramones at the Whisky a Go Go debut, February 16, 1977.

"When we got back to Los Angeles in early 1977, we walked onto the stage of the Whisky (a Go Go) to the sound of screaming girls." - JR

Photo by Jenny Lens

[lawomanphoto]

May 23, 2017 Vernon Reid at the Whisky in West Hollywood, CA

May 23, 2017 Vernon Reid at the Whisky in West Hollywood, CA #vernonreid #livingcolour #ultimatejamnight #whiskyagogo #thewhisky #westhollywood #sunsetstrip #losangeles #lawomanphoto #onthisday

Photo by Christy Borgman

[kemetic-dreams]

Go-go is a subgenre of funk music with an emphasis on specific rhythmic patterns, and live audience call and response.

Go-go was originated by African-American musicians in Washington, D.C., during the mid-60s to late-70s. Go-go has limited popularity in other areas, but maintains a devoted audience in the Washington metropolitan area as a uniquely regional music style and was named the official music of Washington, D.C., in February 2020.

Performers associated with the development of the style include Rare Essence, EU, Trouble Funk, and singer-guitarist Chuck Brown. Modern artists like Charles "Shorty Corleone" Garris continue the go-go tradition in D.C.

Origins

Although Chuck Brown is known as "the Godfather of Go-Go", go-go is a musical movement that cannot be traced back to one single person, as there were so many bands that flourished during the beginning of this era that they collectively created the sound that is recognized as go-go of today. Artists such as Marvin Gaye, Van McCoy, Billy Stewart, Peaches & Herb, Black Heat,Experience Unlimited (E.U.), Vernon Burch, Sir Joe Quarterman & the Free Soul, the Moments, Ray, Goodman & Brown, True Reflection, the Unifics, Terry Huff & Special Delivery, Act 1, the Dynamic Superiors, Skip Mahoney & the Casuals, the Choice Four, and the Fuzz that played soul music during pre-go-go era.

The term "gogo" (as it applies to a music venue) originated in France in the early 1960s, at the Whiskyagogo nightclub, named after the French title for the British comedy "Whisky Galore!".The club also featured go-go dancers. In January 1964, capitalizing on the emerging popularity of "go-go dancers", the name was licensed to a Los Angeles club, the Whisky a Go Go, and from there the term "go-go" spread nationwideThe Cafe Au Go Go in NYC was also in business during that time, gaining notoriety when Lenny Bruce was arrested there in April 1964. By 1965, "go-go" was a recognized word for a music club, as evidenced by the TV show Hollywood A Go-Go (march 1965-1966), or the song title of that year's hit Going to a Go-Go by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles (released November 1965). At a go-go club, dancers could expect to hear the latest top 40 hits, performed by local bands and DJ's. (The French Whiskyagogo had been one of the first venues in the world to replace live music with records selected by a disc jockey.)

In Washington D.C., minor group Wornell Jones and the Young Senators were formed in 1965, beginning a fierce competition with Chuck Brown and Black Heat on the local club circuit. The Young Senators later became known for their song "Jungle" released in 1970 by Innovation Records. Guitarist and bandleader Chuck Brown is widely regarded as "the Godfather of Go-Go".

Chuck Brown was a fixture on Washington and Maryland music scene with his band Los Lotinos as far back as 1966. By the mid-1970s, he had changed the group's name to The Soul Searchers, and developed a laid-back, rhythm-heavy style of funk performed with one song blending into the next (in order to keep people on the dance floor). The beat was based on Grover Washington Jr.'s song "Mr. Magic," though Brown has said in interviews that both he and Washington had adapted the beat from a gospel music beat found in African churches.

Washington, D.C., funk's early national chart action came when Black Heat (the first D.C. go-go band to be signed by a major record label) released their Billboard top 100 hit "No Time To Burn" from their second album on Atlantic Records in 1974. They then toured with such national acts as Earth Wind & Fire, Parliament Funkadelic, Ohio Players, The Commodores, and others. In 1976, James Funk, a young DJ who spun at clubs in between Soul Searchers sets, was inspired (and encouraged by Brown himself) to start a band—called Rare Essence (originally the Young Dynamos)—that played the same kind of music.

[dickinson-devotee]

Last chance to get tickets for the Whisky a Go Go on 7th October! Grab them now at BritishLionUk.com/tour

#BritishLion #Tour #Whiskyagogo

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September 15, 2024

[wheelscomedyandmore]

60 years ago today January 16, 1964, the Whisky a Go Go opened at 8901 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA. It was founded by Elmer Valentine, Phil Tanzini, Shelly Davis, and attorney Theodore Flier.

The first live musical act there was Johnny Rivers, who signed a one-year contract to perform there. He recorded 4 live albums there between 1964-1966. all produced by Lou Adler, and engineered by Bones Howe. All were released on Imperial Records with Joe Osborn on bass, and Eddie Rubin on drums.

The Whiskey is still at that location, and is still active today as one of the top venues in Hollywood.

#whiskyagogo #johnnyrivers #louadler #livemusicvenues #hollywood #thewreckingcrew

[jamieroxxartist]

Today in Pop Culture History: Aug 21, 1966 #JimMorrison is a no-show for #TheDoors set at the #WhiskyaGoGo in Los Angeles. They play the first set without him, then get him at his apartment, where he is tripping on acid. When they play “#TheEnd,” he improvises Oedipal lyrics:

Father… I want to kill you Mother… I want to f–k you

This gets them fired, but provides the final lyric that goes into the song when they record it for their first album.

( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_End_(The_Doors_song) )

[theindyreview]

Live Report: The Anti Groupies at Whisky A Go Go (March 15, 2024)

Live Report: The Anti Groupies at @TheWhiskyAGoGo (3/15/24) Young all-female #rock group showoff their advanced #musicianship and knack for rock songwriting at the legendary #Whisky #theantigroupies #hardrock #rocknroll #whiskyagogo #newmusic #livemusic

It’s not been a secret that the future of rock is female. Whether it was Boygenius or the Hayley Williams-fronted Paramore ruling the rock categories at the Grammys, hard rock group The Warning killing it at the VMAs, or The Last Dinner Party and Wet Leg having critics abuzz. Women are ruling the once male-dominated arena like never before and there’s no end to this wave (nor should there be) in…

[bradeverettyoung]

This Friday! #IsaakPresley

@TheWhiskyAGoGo 03.01.24

Get Tix

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#Isaak #Presley #WhiskyAGoGo

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[erinelliotc]

EEnE / EddEddy EDit (Whisky a Go Go - Roupa Nova)

More edits with Brazilian songs :D

There will be others!

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[alexadd77]

Jon And The Nightriders -Live At The Whisky -Lp 1981 mítico directo de estos Californianos liderados por John Blair, surfer, músico y autor de la primera enciclopedia de la música Surf además junto a su combo fueron artífices del Surf Revival. formados en 1979 y tras el Lp "Surf beat 80" lanzaban este "whiskey a Go Go" en directo desde el club angelino con una audiencia principalmente a base de surfers y Punks a los que convencieron con la energia y garra que destilaban en directo. Originalmente lanzado por Voxx Esta edicion Italiana en Rockhouse reduce parcialmente la portada..#jonandthenightriders #whiskyagogo #voxx #instro #beach #surf #livealbum #rocknroll #lp #33rpm #album #rock #guitar #instavinyl #vinylcollection #vinyljunkie #vinylrecords #album #surfrevival #wipeout #vinylcollectionpost #recordcover #recordcollection #recordcollector #artwork #design #nightriders #johnblair

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[daughtersofhorror]

Dee Dee Keel, secretary at the Whisky.

[punkrockhistory]

Opened 61 years ago today 🥂🍻

The Whiskey a Go Go is a nightclub in West Hollywood, California, it has also been the home and launch pad for many punk bands. The club opened its doors on January 16, 1964

The picture was taken around 1980

[lawomanphoto]

October 16, 2014 Dave Lombardo, PHILM, at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA

October 16, 2014 Dave Lombardo, PHILM, at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA #davelombardo #philm #slayer #westhollywood #thewhisky #whiskyagogo #sunsetstrip #losangeles #lawomanphoto #onthisday

Photo by Christy Borgman

[dickinson-devotee]

"The Ticket Man" 🎟🎫

Video by Dhark Chrystal.

#BruceDickinson #TheMandrakeProject #TheHouseBandOfHell #WhiskyAGoGo

via Eddie The Head Fanclub

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April 12, 2024

[jamieroxxartist]

Today in Pop Culture History: Aug 21, 1966 #JimMorrison is a no-show for #TheDoors set at the #WhiskyaGoGo in Los Angeles. They play the first set without him, then get him at his apartment, where he is tripping on acid. When they play “#TheEnd,” he improvises Oedipal lyrics:

Father… I want to kill you Mother… I want to f–k you

This gets them fired, but provides the final lyric that goes into the song when they record it for their first album.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_End_(The_Doors_song))