I wanna rock and roll all night and party every day. But sometimes, I just wanna rock and roll all day and party every night. And at other times, I just wanna sleep. 🎶
Mötley Crüe’s spring Vegas residency is pushed back to fall as Vince Neil undergoes medical procedure.
Bummer news, dudes. The wait for Mötley Crüe‘s high-voltage return to Las Vegas just got a little longer. The band has officially postponed its upcoming residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, originally set to kick off March 28, pushing the dates to September. The reason? Frontman Vince Neil is stepping back temporarily to undergo a medical procedure due to a vocal ailment.
On March 4, Neil shared the news with fans on social media, expressing his disappointment but emphasizing the importance of his health. “Taking care of myself now means I can come back stronger and give you the killer show you deserve,” he wrote. “I can’t wait to hit the stage again.”
His bandmates—Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and John 5—rallied behind him, assuring fans that the wait will be worth it. “Vince’s health comes first, and we’ll be ready to tear up Vegas together in September,” they said in a joint statement.
Faster Pussycat, Michael Monroe to help welcome in spring at Rainbow’s 53rd annual ‘Parking Lot’ party.
On April 13, the Sunset Strip will reverberate with an intensity unmatched by any other night when the iconic Rainbow Bar and Grill kicks off its 53rd Annual Party in the Parking Lot. A mainstay of Southern California’s rock ‘n’ roll culture, this legendary event is a haven for diehard metal enthusiasts who crave their music blistering and their beers ice-cold.
The party will once again feature an all-star roster of Sunset Strip stalwarts, with the notorious Faster Pussycat leading the charge. HanoiRocks frontman Michael Monroe will also take the stage after kicking off his first tour in nine years on April 2. The glam-rock icon shares the bill at the 53rd Annual Party in the Parking Lot with powerhouse support acts such as enduring Hollywood hard rockersOdin, legendary Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas, which is on a special West Coast mini-tour, and red-hot L.A. rockersBlaze Francisco.
The excitement begins early, as throngs of metalheads, clad in vintage band tees and studded leather, begin to gather before the first note is struck. Expect a line stretching down the Sunset Strip, from the Rainbow all the way to the Whisky A Go-Go, long before the event officially kicks off at 1 p.m. But trust us, it’s worth the wait. Inside the event, which spills into the Rainbow and Roxy’s back parking lots, you’ll be transported back to 1985, when big hair and denim ruled the day. Amid the haze of ever-present smoke, expect to see rockers rocking their tightest Poison t-shirts, looking as if they’d just walked off the set of The Decline of Western Civilization, and others whose leather-clad looks scream Shout at the Devil-era Motley Crue.
The event is a veritable who’s who of both local rockers and rock legends, alongside the ever-present faces you’ve seen at Ultimate Jam Night Hollywood or packed into the Whisky’s raucous crowds. It’s a celebration not only of music but of community, a gathering of like-minded souls united by a love for the loud, the fast, and the unapologetically rebellious.
The atmosphere at Rainbow’s Party in the Parking Lot is always electric — yet remarkably welcoming. It’s a chance to revel in the camaraderie of the metal community, to relive the glory days of ’80s rock, even if just for a single afternoon. No need for a hot tub time machine to experience it; all you need is the right attitude and a thirst for chaos.
Admission to the event is free, but guests must prepay for two drinks upon entry. Trust us, the party’s about to get LOUD!
Had these knockoffs been legit, they’d have been worth a jaw-dropping $18 million—enough to make even the most diehard gearheads choke on their coffee. Instead, they’re about as real as Milli Vanilli’s vocals. Gibson, the Nashville-based guitar titan, confirmed the instruments were frauds, and CBP wasn’t about to let them slip through their hands.
GUITAR HERO: Slash crafted classics like “Welcome to the Jungle” on his Gibson guitar.
For over a century, Gibson guitars have been the six-string Excalibur for rock legends. Think Jimmy Page conjuring the “Stairway to Heaven” solo, Angus Young duck-walking his way through “Back in Black,” and B.B. King sweet-talking “Lucille” into blues immortality. These aren’t just instruments—they’re sacred relics of rock’s pantheon. So, yeah, seeing a fake Gibson is like finding out that your cherished first-pressing of Appetite for Destruction that you bought on eBay is really just a laser-printed knock-off.
The Runaways’ ‘Cherry Bomb’ has Cherie Currie clapping back at Joan Jettoverwho truly ‘owns’ respect for1976 classic.
It’s a bombshell no one saw coming—a clash that threatens to tarnish the legendary camaraderie of rock’s first and greatest all-female band, TheRunaways.
On November 25, Joan Jett’s official X account dropped a sleek, original video featuring explosive cherry bomb art layered over a live recording of Jett covering The Runaways’ 1976 classic “Cherry Bomb.” The clip has racked up nearly 14,000 views and 500 likes, but not everyone is cheering. Most notably, former Runaways frontwoman Cherie Currie. whose voice made the original track a timeless rock anthem, isn’t exactly thrilled.
Currie wasted no time sharing her frustration in the comments, firing off a searing reply:
“I OWN CHERRY BOMB! For f*ck sake…Why don’t you give credit where credit is due. Damn you ppl.”
The tension here is deeper than just a fiery tweet. While Jett co-wrote the track with the L.A. band’s notorious manager, Kim Fowley, it was Currie’s iconic vocals and kick-ass attitude that cemented “Cherry Bomb” as a cultural touchstone.
Cherie Currie helped The Runaways land their first hit in 1976 with “Cherry Bomb.”
The song itself has a spontaneous origin story: According to the 2005 documentary Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways, it was written on the spot for Currie’s audition after the band struggled to play her prepared track.
Chris Jericho brings Kuarantine’s hard-hitting KISS tribute show to Whisky A Go-Go.
Legendary wrestler and rock frontman Chris Jericho is channeling the loudest and wildest era in KISStory with his band, Kuarantine, hitting West Hollywood’s iconic Whisky A Go-Go on December 14. This all-ages show celebrates the unmasked “non-makeup” KISS era (1983-1996) and features Jericho handing lead vocals on hard-rock classics like “Lick It Up,” “Heaven’s on Fire,” and “Tears Are Falling.”
Jericho, a long-time KISS superfan, formed Kuarantine in 2020 during the pandemic with a clear mission: to pay tribute to KISS’s often-underrated ‘80s and early ‘90s lineup, when the band dropped their face paint to re-establish their rock identity.
That era introduced new blood—drummer Eric Carr and guitarist Vinnie Vincent—and gave rise to timeless anthems like “All Hell’s Breaking Loose,” “Crazy Crazy Nights,” and “Unholy,” proving that KISS had staying power with or without the makeup.
So, don’t expect any codebreakers or lion tamers at this gig. Instead, get ready for Jericho and crew to bring raw energy and classic KISS hits that’ll have you holding a Bic lighter high in one hand while fist-pumping the other as you rock and roll all night, makeup-free, of course.
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen debuts graphic novel, Hysteria.
If you live and breathe hard rock, you already know that Def Leppard has earned its place as one of the greatest bands of all time. So, when the band’s iconic guitarist, Phil Collen, dropped his graphic novel Hysteria for free via Rolling Stone, we were more than ready to dive in.
With a title like Hysteria, we were expecting a ride filled with blistering riffs, headbanging, and enough rock ‘n’ roll chaos to take us straight back to the glory days of their legendary 1987 album of the same name. And while the guitars are there, the story itself takes a detour into a strange and unexpected world.
Ozzy Osbourne promises a bat head in every pot as America’s ‘sanest’ choice for president.
In a year where everything feels crazier than ever, who better to lead the charge than the Prince of Darkness himself? Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and the ultimate rock ‘n roll wild card, is stepping into the political arena—well, sort of. And if you thought this election couldn’t get any crazier, think again.
Ozzy’s giving us the campaign we didn’t know we needed with his new “Ozzy for President 2024” t-shirt. It’s not just a shirt—it’s a statement. Featuring Ozzy’s unmistakable mug and the slogan “Vote for Ozzy President 2024,” it’s the ultimate nod to the chaos that has become the political landscape. And on the back of the tee, Ozzy declares himself “the sanest choice—and that’s crazy.”
WeHo prepares to give the Roxy and Rainbow Bar & Grill the iconic status these rock institutions deserve.
The City of West Hollywood’s Historic Preservation Commission will recommend that the City Council approve a Mills Act Contract for two of the city’s most rockin’ cultural icons: the Roxy Theatre and the Rainbow Bar & Grill, both located on the world-famous Sunset Strip’s “Rock Row,” at 9009 and 9015 Sunset Boulevard, respectively.
The Historic Preservation Commission is dedicated to preserving historic structures that represent WeHo’s unique cultural and social heritage. “Protecting these landmarks helps deepen public understanding of the city’s past and ensures that future generations can appreciate its rich history,” says the Commission on its website.
Rock Venues Land a Mills Act Contract
A Mills Act Contract is a legal agreement between the owner of a historic property and the municipality. It allows for lower property tax rates in exchange for the owner’s commitment to undertake specific rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance work. To qualify, a property must be listed in a historic national, state, county, or city register, be privately owned, and not be tax-exempt.
The Roxy Theatre and the Rainbow Bar & Grill meet these criteria, being listed in West Hollywood’s Register of Cultural Resources and privately owned.
We’ve got your go-to list for the hottest spring and summer shows – it’s time to rock, L.A.!
Get ready for a scorching summer of rock and roll with our “Hot Groove Summer” 2024 concert guide for the Greater Los Angeles area. From No Doubt to Cinderella, L.A. Guns to Pat Benatar, the world’s greatest rock and heavy metal legends are taking over L.A. County’s hottest venues in the coming months. So, shake off the recent rains and get ready to pump your fists all summer long. We’ve got your go-to list for the hottest spring and summer shows – it’s time to rock, Southern California!
Experience an electrifying night of hard rock hits when Tom Keifer, the powerhouse behind Cinderella, brings his gritty bluesy sound and solo hits to the 90210, showcasing his diverse talent from acoustic tracks to hard rock. Joining the bill are the legendary L.A. Guns, veterans of the Sunset Strip. From “Ballad Of Jayne” to “Never Enough” and “Sex Action,” L.A. Guns always deliver a high-octane performance.
The O.C.’s favorite sons (and daughter), No Doubt, will no doubt captivate the SoCal audience at the band’s reunion shows in Indio. Groove to the beats of “Don’t Speak” and “Just a Girl” as you relish in the hit-making band’s pop-ska classics .
Rainbow’s ’Party in the Parking Lot’ reveals full lineup for April 14 concert headlined by Sebastian Bach.
Sunset and Clarkbroke the news about the Rainbow Bar and Grill‘s much-anticipated free spring show featuring Sebastian Bach, and now, the iconic Sunset Strip venue unveils the full lineup for its 52nd annual “Party in the Parking Lot” on April 14.
The all-day rock festival happens in the Rainbow’s back parking lot, behind the Roxy, and boasts a stellar roster, including Sunset Strip legends and international heavy metal icons Faster Pussycat along with Powerman 5000, Shark Island, Donnie Vie, Melody Mortal, Villa Nova, and Black Star Sinners.
INSIDER TIP: This semi-annual live music event, which takes place at the Rainbow each April and September, has started to get super-packed very early these last couple of years. The previous two events saw long lines forming long before the gates opened. So, get there early, get in, get stamped, and enjoy the in and out privileges.
Rainbow is located at 9050 Sunset Boulevard in the heart of WeHo. Gate opens at 1 p.m. The event is free, but guests are required to prepay for two drinks (around $20). Plus, early arrivals usually get an exclusive event shirt!
All-star rock-and-roll lineup at ’Ultimate Jam Night’ had fans braving L.A.’s rain to get rocked!
We’re all about supporting the local arts community, and wow, it certainly paid off for us earlier this week at the Whisky A Go-Go’s “Ultimate Jam Night Hollywood.” Tuesday’s torrential rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the dedicated fans who braved the storm to get their faces rocked—including by a stellar Jon Bon Jovi impersonator!
“Ultimate Jam Night Hollywood” is a free live music showcase happening every other Tuesday and featuring a themed night of non-stop rock hits performed by world-class musicians.
Celebrate the timeless influence of rock’s most revered guitarist on his birthday.
Today is the birthday of the pride of Pasadena, who was born on Jan. 26, 1955 (in Amsterdam), when the world welcomed Edward Lodewijk Van Halen.
After leaving an indelible mark on music history, the iconic 65-year-old Van Halen guitarist died of cancer on Oct. 6, 2020 at Santa Monica’s St. John’s Hospital, which is where fellow guitar legend Randy Rhoads was born (Dec. 6, 1956).
EVH delivering a solo at the Forum, around 2012.
To honor EV’s unparalleled influence, we’re sharing evanescent tributes that popped up across Los Angeles circa 2020. Although most of these memorials have faded away, we’ve captured their essence to share with fellow Van Halen fans.
So, crank up some VH tunes today and relish in the musical legacy!
Artist Robert Vargas’ mural at Guitar Center SunsetGraffiti art covers a trash bin on the Sunset Strip just outside the Whisky.EVH graffitied bin outside the Whisky A Go-Go, 2020.Continue reading EDDIE’S INFLUENCE→
Ultimate Jam Night Hollywood’s David Bowie tribute was the next best thing to seeing the Thin White Duke live.
If you were lucky enough to catch Ultimate Jam Night Hollywood’s David Bowie tribute last week at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go, then you know what it was like to experience a supersonic, surreall evening of Bowie mania that felt like having your soul nourished with flawless artistry from the music industry’s most talented rockers.
The evening’s lineup featured mega-talents like Derek Day (Classless Act), Chris Freeman (Pansy Division, GayC/DC), Sean McNabb (formerly of Dokken), Debby Holiday, Savannah Pope, and other world-class musicians.
Each artist who graced the stage delivered a stellar performance, with Freeman’s renditions of “Rebel Rebel” and “Jazzin’ for Blue Jean” standing out as particularly captivating. During “Rebel Rebel,” his brilliant performance had him seamlessly tearing off his silver, sequined sport coat to unveil a sparkling silver dress during the iconic line, “You’ve got your mother in a whirl. She’s not sure if you’re a boy or a girl.”
Not to be outdone, Holliday and Day tore the roof off with their show-stealing cover of “Under Pressure.”
Traveling Music Museum Is Heading to DTLA for One-Night-Only with Rock Legends from Heart, R.E.M., ZZ Top, and More Set to Perform at FREE Event!
Los Angeles rock aficionados, brace yourselves for an extraordinary convergence of musical history, rebellion, and positive vibes at the Shrine Auditorium on January 11! Prepare to be swept away by the JimIrsay Collection, an exclusive traveling exhibition hosted by Jim Irsay, a rock ‘n’ roll enthusiast and owner of the Indianapolis Colts.
The best part? Entry is FREE! However, you’re welcome to consider making a contribution to Kicking the Stigma, Irsay’s campaign for mental health awareness.
This unparalleled collection unveils the instruments and personal items of music titans like The Beatles, Prince, Bob Dylan, and JimiHendrix. Immerse yourself in the world of signed photos, handwritten lyrics, and other priceless music memorabilia.
Skid Row Legend Sebastian Bach Tapped to Headline a Night of Heavy Metal Hits at April’s ‘Parking Lot’ Party.
Get ready to rock as the iconic Sebastian Bach takes center stage at the Rainbow Bar & Grill‘s epic “Party in the Parking Lot” event on April 14! Located on the legendary Sunset Strip, this annual extravaganza promises a night of pure heavy metal magic.
The Rainbow’s semiannual multi-band concerts, hosted in both spring and fall, showcase renowned heavy metal acts and artists. Past lineups have boasted luminaries such as original Guns N’ Roses drummer, Steven Adler, Geoff Tate from Queensryche, the legendary StephenPearcy from Ratt, and various other rock icons.
Armed with an arsenal of fist-pumping hard rock anthems, Sebastian Bach is sure to rock the Sunset Strip like never before. Former choir boy Bach’s musical journey eventually led him to front the legendary metal band Skid Row as well as embark on a diverse career starring in Broadway musicals like Jekyll and Hyde and the touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar.
However, it is the hard-rockin’, ass-kickin’ musical assault of Skid Row that put Bach on the music map. Skid Row’s self-titled 1989 debut album is a defining gem in late-Eighties hard rock history, just before the grunge wave reshaped the musical landscape.
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