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TRUE CONFESSIONS

Madonna’s Confessions II is the long-awaited sequel that reminds us why the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer still holds the crown as the Queen of Pop—even if she occasionally stumbles on the way to the throne.

Review by Mac Davis Fleetwood

If you’ve been near West Hollywood recently, you have undoubtedly noticed Madonna. She seems ubiquitous, from surprise appearances at The Abbey and Melrose pop-ups to exclusive billboards dominating Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards. The hype machine is in full force to promote Confessions II, the album fans have been waiting seven years for since 2019’s divisive Madame X.

As self-professed die-hard fans (who also happen to be metalheads), we felt it was our duty to dissect this release. Madonna, after all, is a rocker at heart. This is an artist who has collaborated with everyone from Ozzy Osbourne to Prince and Lenny Kravitz. It is probably why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted her in her first year of eligibility (2008)—a feat few achieve.

A Turbulent Entry and a Classic Recovery

Madonna

Confessions II opens with a spoken-word interlude. Clocking in a bit too long, it feels slightly forced—an ode to obvious LGTBQ+ community standbys and drag queens that doesn’t quite provide the “wow” factor of genius openers like “Like a Prayer” or “Erotica.

The real opening, however, is “I Feel So Free.” As the title suggests, this track is the album’s most explicit “confession.” It’s an ode to the dance floor, exploring how getting “into the groove” among like-minded music lovers provides a sense of liberation. Musically, the song is chaotic; it makes you want to sway, but it isn’t groundbreaking.

While nice, this mid-tempo dance number doesn’t quite reach the high-caliber caliber of energy or engrossing hooks found on Madge’s earlier work. It strives for a Donna Summer “I Feel Love” vibe but falls short of being truly hypnotic. It is a good start, albeit one that concludes with more echoed spoken-word.

‘Soul’ Music

The moment you finish the second track, “Good for the Soul,” however, you will fall in love with Madonna all over again. She totally hits the nail on the head here. The grove is intricate, esoteric, and absolutely hypnotic. It’s a stunning blend that pulls from the best of Confessions on a Dance Floor and Ray of Light. The drum rhythms and vocal delivery are masterful, creating a dancing pulse that marks this as a definitive standout. It’s a Massive Attack of awesomeness, making you pause and replay it several times before moving forward.

“One Step Away” follows, a track where the Queen of Pop slamdunks the debate that the dance floor is superficial. Deliciously incorporating brave and extraordinary vocal inflections, this mid-tempo dance groove is wonderfully original. It works equally well for getting butts on the dance floor as it does as a smooth background soundtrack for chilling. (Or for “Netflix and chilling.”)

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COOL STUFF, ROCKIN’ EVENTS

MONSTER MASH

Meet Bob Dob: The heavy metal mastermind bringing music-loving monsters to Los Feliz.

SoCal artist and rocker returns to La Luz de Jesus Gallery with “Origins,” a wickedly fun solo exhibition that’s equal parts rock ‘n’ roll, pop surrealism, and beautifully twisted creativity.

Isn’t it the best feeling when you stumble across a band or an artist so outrageously talented that you immediately start texting friends, saying, “You have to see this”?

That’s exactly what happened here at Sunset and Clark when we first discovered the wildly imaginative paintings of Southern California artist Bob Dob, and we’re still hooked with his ever-evolving body of work.

The out-and-proud metalhead, artist, and longtime punk musician is returning to one of our favorite L.A. hot spots—La Luz de Jesus Gallery inside WACKO in Los Feliz—with a new solo exhibition titled Origins.

The show opens July 3 with a free reception from 7 to 11 p.m., where fans can meet the artist, mingle with fellow local art lovers, and get an up-close look at his latest collection.

Dob’s paintings are a creative collision of heavy metal attitude, punk-rock energy, pop surrealism, and dark humor. His colorful cast of demons, monsters, and misfits feel like they wandered out of a late-night party at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, proudly sporting Misfits and Slayer T-shirts and mischievous grins. They’re creepy, funny, strangely fascinating, and undeniably rockin’.

It makes perfect sense that Dob’s work is so deeply rooted in rock culture. Born Bob Dobbie, he’s spent more than a decade playing in the Southern California punk band Lunacy.

Growing up in Hermosa Beach and immersed in the L.A. music scene, music became every bit as influential to his artistic vision as paint and canvas.

“I love to create worlds where the dark side of human nature is present,” Dob writes on his website. “Life isn’t always good times… that’s why my characters have an adolescent quality to them.”

A graduate of Otis College of Art and Design, Dob has built a career putting his wonderfully warped spin on everything from pop culture icons and video game characters to Disney favorites, beach culture, and Americana.

Origins also marks a homecoming of sorts. Dob first exhibited at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in 2004, and now returns with a fresh collection of music-inspired works that feel perfectly at home inside the legendary gallery that’s helped define L.A.’s underground art scene for decades.

The exhibition runs through August 2 at La Luz de Jesus Gallery, located inside WACKO at 4633 Hollywood Blvd. Admission to the July 3 opening reception is free, and all artwork will be available for purchase.

Over the years, Dob’s work has found its way into the collections of entertainment heavyweights including Conan O’Brien and Nick Cassavetes.If your idea of great art includes a healthy dose of heavy metal, punk rock, monsters, and beautifully unhinged imagination, make room on your calendar. Bob Dob’s Origins looks like one helluva visual rollercoaster ride.

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NEON ANGEL

In September, the Sunset Strip welcomes back music icon Cherie Currie to rock the Rainbow.

If you were lucky enough to catch Cherie Currie‘s electrifying performance during “Ultimate Jam Night” at the Whisky a Go-Go back in 2023, you already know the woman doesn’t simply perform Runaways songs—she detonates them.

For a couple glorious hours, the Sunset Strip wasn’t in 2023 anymore. It was 1977. The air felt smoky. The guitars sounded louder. The ghosts of platform boots, leather jackets, satin corsets, and teenage rebellion seemed to be hanging around the Whisky like they never left. And honestly, where else could this happen?

Cherie Currie

CHERRY BOMBS AWAY: Cherie Curry at the Whisky, 2023. 🍒

One minute you’re dodging tourists taking selfies outside the Whisky, and the next you’re watching the original voice of one of rock’s most influential all-female bands tear into songs that helped change music history.

Now, Currie is returning to her old Sunset Strip stomping grounds when she co-headlines the Rainbow Bar & Grill’s annual parking lot party on September 6 alongside Stephen Pearcy of Ratt. That’s right—the voice of The Runaways and the voice of “Round and Round” sharing a stage on the Sunset Strip. Somewhere, every cassette tape from 1984 is smiling.

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SLAUGHTER ‘HOUSE’

Rock and roll over laughing with this retro ‘Full House‘ clip from the MTV glory days of Slaughter, which headlines the Whisky in August.

While wandering down one of those glorious YouTube rabbit holes where productivity goes to die, we stumbled across this forgotten gem: an early-’90s episode of Full House built around none other than hard-rock heroes Slaughter.

Now, if you’re under 40, there’s a decent chance you’re asking, “Slaughter? Wasn’t that a horror movie?” But in 1990, Slaughter wasn’t just a band. They were everywhere. Mark Slaughter and company exploded onto the charts with their debut album, Stick It to Ya, which sold over 2 million copies and was one of the biggest rock records of the year.

“Up All Night” was the kind of song that made you want to drive too fast with the windows down. “Fly to the Angels” was mandatory listening for every teenager experiencing heartbreak for the first time. And “Spend My Life” was one of those arena-ready sing-alongs that could turn 15,000 people into one giant karaoke machine.

Their videos lived in heavy rotation on MTV—back when MTV’s radical programming strategy involved occasionally showing music videos.

Watching this clip today is like opening a time capsule from an era when big hair ruled, guitar solos were featured in every pop song, and every TV show somehow found a way to shoehorn a rock band into the plot.

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ROCK’S DEEPEST CUTS

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From R.E.M.’s ‘Everybody Hurts’ to GN’R’s ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ and Zep’s ‘Stairway to Heaven,’ these aren’t just ballads—they’re emotional gut punches wrapped in melody and distortion.

Sunset & Clark rounds up 20 slow-burning anthems that hit as hard as any riff in your metal playlist. Because sometimes, the heaviest thing in rock isn’t the volume, it’s the vulnerability.

#1: ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ – Guns N’ Roses

From the opening riff—Slash’s accidental warmup turned iconic melody—to Axl’s soaring vocals, this song is a thunderous love letter. Written for then-girlfriend Erin Everly (daughter of rock legend Don Everly), the relationship didn’t survive—but the song did. It’s a bulletproof ballad that turns sentiment into something seismic. Decades later, “Sweet Child” remains an anthem that proves even the sleaziest L.A. rockers had a soft spot, buried under layers of leather.

#2: ‘Stairway to Heaven’ – Led Zeppelin

Equal parts mythology and heartbreak, “Stairway to Heaven” is a slow climb into something transcendent. Robert Plant’s abstract storytelling meshes beautifully with Jimmy Page’s ascending arrangement—culminating in a solo that feels like a soul exiting the body. It’s spiritual, but not preachy. It’s heavy, but not weighed down.

#3: ‘Right Now’ – Van Halen

Often overshadowed by the band’s party-hard image, “Right Now” is a bold, piano-driven anthem that trades booze and bravado for reflection and social urgency. Sammy Hagar called it “the most serious lyric I ever wrote”—and it shows. This track implores listeners to stop waiting and take action, set against one of Eddie Van Halen’s most emotional compositions. More than a song, it’s a call to live.

#4 & #5: ‘Everybody Hurts’ & ‘Nightswimming’ – R.E.M.

The searing “Everybody Hurts” is the ultimate comfort song for the quietly broken. Strings, restraint, and sheer humanity combine to create one of the most universally healing rock ballads ever recorded–and sung by what is unarguably one of our generation’s greatest and most emotive singers (Sorry, Axl.). Though often associated with singer-songwriter Michael Stipe’s own vulnerability, the lyrics were actually written by multi-talented drummer Bill Berry.

Stipe later admitted to subtly tweaking the phrasing so fans wouldn’t assume the pain was autobiographical—highlighting how deeply he cared about the song’s message reaching listeners, not circling back to him. It’s one of two heartbreakingly tender tracks Stipe helped shape on Automatic for the People—the other being “Nightswimming,” which he did write himself. Equally moving, “Nightswimming” trades direct sorrow for nostalgic ache, and together, the two songs form the emotional core of R.E.M.’s most soul-baring album.

#6: ‘Wasted Years’ – Iron Maiden

Yes, Maiden. Known for epic gallops and fantastic fantasy tales dipped in equal parts evil and energizing, but “Wasted Years” hits different. A rare Adrian Smith–penned introspective cut that reflects on time lost and life on the road. The song’s yearning chorus, Bruce Dickinson‘s raspy and powerful vocals, and twin-guitar harmonies remind us all to stop chasing time and enjoy the moment—metal with a message that even Eddie the Head would support.

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RAD MEDICINE

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Feeling like you’re going off the rails on a crazy train? Heavy metal anthems have been scientifically proven to do more than just make you wanna pump a fist in the air, they also elevate your well-being.

By Mac Davis Fleetwood 

In the neon glow of the 1980s, Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip was the epicenter of a musical revolution. Bands like Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Ratt transformed the boulevard into a haven for heavy metal fans, delivering electrifying performances that celebrated excess, rebellion, and unbridled joy. Decades later, the feel-good anthems of these Sunset Strip bands and other iconic hard rockers continue to resonate, not just as nostalgic relics but as catalysts for happiness, health, and a positive outlook on life.

The Cathartic Power of Heavy Metal

Contrary to the stereotype of heavy metal as dark and aggressive, research indicates that the hard-rockin’ genre offers significant psychological benefits. A 2015 study titled “Extreme Metal Music and Anger Processing” revealed that listening to extreme metal can serve as a healthy way to process anger, providing listeners with a form of emotional release and catharsis. This aligns with the experiences of many fans who find empowerment in the music’s intensity.

Moreover, heavy metal’s thematic exploration of real-world challenges—such as disillusionment, isolation, and political and societal corruption—allows listeners to confront their own struggles and learn how to process complex emotions, leading to improved mental health. Playing or listening to music activates the brain’s cortex and cerebellum and, according to a 2008 report, also enhances cerebral plasticity in the brain, helping regenerate any damaged neurons. 

Feel-Good Anthems and Positive Psychology

The anthems of Sunset Strip bands are particularly noteworthy for their upbeat tempos and celebratory lyrics, which often revolve around themes of freedom, overcoming challenges, and living life to the fullest. These elements contribute to the listener’s elevated mood and increased energy. Songs like Poison’s “Nothin’ But a Good Time” encapsulate this energy, encouraging a carefree attitude that can alleviate stress and promote happiness.

Psychologically, engaging with music that embodies positivity and rebellion against societal constraints can inspire listeners to adopt a more optimistic and liberated outlook. This phenomenon is supported by studies showing that music with uplifting messages can enhance mood and encourage a more positive perspective on life.

We Built this City on Rock ‘n Roll

Heavy metal music is more than just a genre—it’s a deeply rooted subculture that offers significant psychological benefits. While its thunderous riffs and aggressive rhythms may seem intimidating to outsiders, many fans describe the heavy metal community as a welcoming and supportive family, united by shared musical tastes.

The heavy metal scene fosters a unique culture where shared values, rituals, and experiences—like attending concerts, collecting albums, or engaging in online forums—create powerful social bonds. This communal connection is more than casual friendship; it’s a network that provides emotional support and combats loneliness, both of which are essential for mental well-being.

Interestingly, research highlights that these communal experiences can have significant psychological benefits. For instance, a 2011 study published in the Journals of Youth and Adolescence found that participation in music subcultures, like heavy metal, can enhance social connectedness and provide a buffer against feelings of isolation. Similarly, findings from the Australian Psychological Society suggest that listening to heavy metal can help listeners process emotions like anger and sadness in healthy ways, reducing stress and promoting emotional release.

Moreover, heavy metal culture is known for its inclusivity—welcoming anyone who embraces the genre’s codes of authenticity and shared identity. This fosters a space where individuals can express themselves freely, forging deep and lasting interpersonal connections.

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SUNSET SALUTES ROCK HISTORY

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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. Hanoi Rocks 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 rockers Odin, legendary Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas, which is on a special West Coast mini-tour, and red-hot L.A. rockers Blaze 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!

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HOLLYWOOD HEAT

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The Runaways’ ‘Cherry Bomb’ has Cherie Currie clapping back at Joan Jett over who truly ‘owns’ respect for 1976 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, The Runaways.

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.

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MAKING ROCK HISTORY

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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.

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SOCAL SUMMER CONCERT GUIDE

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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! 

Cinderella & L.A. Guns @ Saban Theatre (Beverly Hills) – April 6

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.

No Doubt @ Coachella (Indio) – April 12-21

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 .

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HEAVY METAL ‘PARKING LOT’

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Rainbow’s ’Party in the Parking Lot’ reveals full lineup for April 14 concert headlined by Sebastian Bach.

Sunset and Clark broke 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!

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TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB

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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.

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EDDIE’S INFLUENCE

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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 Sunset
Graffiti art covers a trash bin on the Sunset Strip just outside the Whisky.
EVH graffitied bin outside the Whisky A Go-Go, 2020.
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BACH TO ROCK RAINBOW

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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 Stephen Pearcy 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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ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE

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Legendary guitarist Ace Frehley’s debut headlining show at Whisky A Go-Go brings out the KISS Army’s rock soldiers to the Sunset Strip.

Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley headline The Whisky A Go-Go for the first time ever on February 27 and he did not leave without tearing the roof off of the joint. The 71-year-old rock icon looked great and was in High spirits as he continually tossed guitar picks to the fans and shared stories about his life in music.

“The Spaceman” may have been unmasked but he definitely brought back the same raw energy and ferocious hard-rockin’ energy that helped make KISS one of the biggest bands in the world. Frehley started the show at around 9:45 p.m. and immediately had the crowd fist-pumping when he opened the show with “Rip it Out,” the killer opening track to his 1978 KISS-related solo album. The second the opening chords of “Rip It Out” started to echo throughout the room, the suddenly ubiquitous devil’s horns salutes let you know the crowd of diehard rock soldiers from the KISS Army were pleased.

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