10 Interesting Fact About Famous music venue owners
10 Interesting Fact About Famous music venue owners
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Bill Graham, the owner of Fillmore West in San Francisco, was born in Germany and survived the Holocaust.
CBGB, one of the most iconic music places in New York, is owned by Hilly Kristal who initially wanted to open the Country and Blues bar.
Troubadour owners in Los Angeles, Doug Weston, have a tight relationship with musicians such as Elton John, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor.
The owner of Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, Elmer Valentine, initially opened the place as a Gourmet restaurant.
The owner of the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, Lou Adler, was once a producer of album for Carole King, The Mamas & The Papas, and Cheech & Chong.
The owner of the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, Frank Schiffman, is a former professional boxer.
The Fillmore owner in San Francisco, Bill Graham, has a big influence on rock and pop music from the 1960s to the 1990s.
The owner of The Viper Room in Los Angeles, Johnny Depp, was once a band member and appeared on the stage at that place.
The owner of The Troubadour in Los Angeles, Doug Weston, often provides opportunities for musicians who are just starting a career, such as Elton John and Joni Mitchell.
The owner of The Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, Lou Adler, once produced classic films such as Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Whos Tommy.
