EXCLUSIVE: DEEP INSIDE THE VIPER ROOM | Beyond the Doors of Hollywood’s Haunted Sunset Strip Club
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The Viper Room is a nightclub and live music venue located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, United States. It was established as The Viper Room in 1993 and was partly owned by actor Johnny Depp. The other part owner was Sal Jenco who starred in 21 Jump Street with Depp.The club became known for being a hangout of the young Hollywood elite, and was the site where actor River Phoenix had a fatal drug overdose on the night before Halloween in 1993. In early 1995, Australian singer and actor Jason Donovan suffered a drug-induced seizure at the club, but survived, as well as singer Courtney Love, who was given CPR by Depp after an overdose. In November 1997, Australian rock star Michael Hutchence played his last public performance in the Viper Room, a week before his suicide.
The Viper Room has undergone several changes in ownership, and continues to host music of multiple genres, including metal, punk rock, and alternative rock.
While predominantly known as a music venue, the Viper Room also hosts a lower level below the stage and audience area, which is home to a large whiskey bar.
The location was originally a grocery store, from 1921 into the 1940s. In the 1940s it was converted into a nightclub called the "Cotton Club", entirely unrelated to the Harlem original. This was soon replaced by "The Greenwich Village Inn", the "Rue Angel" and finally "The Last Call" during the 1940s. From 1951 to 1969, the location was a bar called "The Melody Lounge". In 1969, it became "Filthy McNasty's". and in the 1980s, a jazz club called "The Central". This nightclub was close to shutting down before Chuck E. Weiss, who had performed there for years, suggested to Depp that he should revitalize the spot and rename it "The Viper Room". Tom Waits also had a hand in redeveloping the spot.
Despite the death of River Phoenix the year the venue opened, the club became and remained a hangout for Hollywood's most popular young actors and musicians. Adam Duritz, the lead singer of Counting Crows, worked as a Viper Room bartender in late 1994 and early 1995 to escape his newfound fame.
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Went to the Viper Room with my sister who has since passed away from cancer. I recently learned that my cancer has spread to my lungs and brain. So glad I have these memories--don't put off anything in life and go, go, go. Fill your life with interesting people, travels and experiences--that's what I did and have no regrets.
@christinaperrigo
10 ай бұрын
If you haven't already, Repent and Turn To Jesus Christ before you leave. He Is The Only One Who Can Save. ... I hope that I meet you in my future home. ... ... God Bless You In All Truth and Repentance. - In Christ, Christina
@lilirishgrl
10 ай бұрын
Blessings
@dizblag
9 ай бұрын
You are so strong ❤
@ItIsWhatItIs702
8 ай бұрын
I agree 110% and I have faith that you can fight that cancer, don't give up, you got more memories coming!
@k.t.5405
6 ай бұрын
min 0:46 in 1992, right on that very spot, Johnny Depp saved a dudes life who was choking on sardines.... check out Jonathan Ross' s 1992 carpool interview with Johnny Depp (end of part 2).
This place should be a protected and become a tourist attraction! I understand progress but this is a landmark for Sunset
@danielleschiazza6172
2 ай бұрын
Yes it is. It's iconic! Part of Hollywood history.
@tellsitasitis
28 күн бұрын
Same as the Whisky and Rainbow
What an amazing opportunity for you to have access and experience the Viper Room like this. I think you covered every inch of it. Thanks to Tommy for the tour and the all the information he shared. There just aren't many places like this anymore. It's overwhelming to think of the performers who have been where you just filmed. Appreciate you always getting that unique perspective. Take care.
@SCOTTONTAPE
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Nicky!
@mygrammieis
10 ай бұрын
I 💯second that emotion 🎶❤️🎶🤲
@shawn1042
10 ай бұрын
I was there in 2018 on Halloween. The 25th anniversary of River Phoenix death. What an amazing place. Hopefully, The Rainbow will be able to stick around.
@poohbearsauntie
10 ай бұрын
@@shawn1042~ IT Would Be An Absolute SIN To Demolish This Historic Venue!! WE Need To SAVE The VIPER ROOM.
@evavaladezaka1rocksisonig521
10 ай бұрын
Coolest!
For a club like the Viper Room, Tommy is the most down to earth friendly club manager I've encountered. Great stuff Scott!
RIP River Phoenix 🙏😎🤘
@danafrelack4250
11 ай бұрын
What are you talking bout RP is a truther so...If not he sure looks like him.The beard & age hides it though.😎🇺🇸👊
@Micvic79
11 ай бұрын
@@danafrelack4250 He spent his final minutes doing what he loved..........PARTY!!!! 😎🤘
@kateschroth3304
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Scott! For this video! Great Tour of the Viper Room, I heard alot about this bar, and I knew River had been there
@southamericandeath6045
11 ай бұрын
River Phoenix was a sacrifice
@Robd07
10 ай бұрын
I dont think anyone can get into heaven by overdosing on drugs
Awesome. I wish River Phoenix was still with us. Can't believe 30 years already.
@tiffanyroseangeles34
10 ай бұрын
Wow! Sad the poor guy was so innocent started in the biz so young.
@barbaracampbell9907
10 ай бұрын
He died out front not inside and Johnny Depp did not own it at that time look at the LA county property records
@jprez7295
7 күн бұрын
I will then who owned it at the time River Phoenix was murdered yes he was murdered
The Thing Called Love is a classic. River blows Leaf out of the water. Summer is great in SLC Punk
I visited my uncle in Laguna Beach after I graduated highschool not long after River Phoenix died there and his memorial was still out front on the sidewalk. I always loved River Phoenix and talked him into driving by so I could see it. So sad even 30 years later. I didn't go inside so this was cool to see.
Man, I use to spend nearly every night at The Viper Room, when I lived in Hollywood, about 11-12 years ago. I remember seeing Tommy behind the bar, almost every night. Those were some of my best days. I am so glad this place is still around.
@JohnSmith-dm1wo
Ай бұрын
What did you do every night
Man, Weiland was my favorite frontman. RIP.
I thought Tommy looked familiar. One day, you’ll have to interview him about being the bassist on Scott Weiland’s final tour.
I love the haunted aspect of the Viper Room too! All of it, the history…. ❤️
@BigScud1
Ай бұрын
Was there early once to help a buddy's band set up. Saw the bar tender and said "you served River the drink that killed him!" Looked at me and said. "Wow...never heard that one before." I sat at a table that has a "Reserved" folding card on it, (ended up on my desk at work) a mom and girl, obvioud tourists, joined me while the guys set up. Mom looked at me and asked me who I was. I said no one. They insisted I was "in something." I said "Well....nothing you have seen." Went to the bar to get another drink, saw my buddy putting flyers on each table and talking to mom. Got back to the table and they had moved. Asked my buddy what he said. "They thought you were someone and I said you were nobody." The place is haunted. Steve McQueen and James Garner still sit there and talk about racing...but you can't see them.
Rest easy River .. Big love Johnny Depp.. thanks for bringing us along Scott ❤️
@mikedavis8008
5 ай бұрын
Johnny depp should be rotting in prison he definitely allowed drugs there and alot of people think he mixed the drink that killed river
@ConnieMullins-ey6ge
2 ай бұрын
Did Depp own the Viper before or after the death of River Phoenix??
@user-ty2xv6xw8j
Ай бұрын
At the time of River Phoenix 's death he was the owner.
Tommy is the man! Wife and I met him in 2018. It was slow enough for him to engage in some conversation and he genuinely seemed interested in talking to us. He showed us around. Took a pic of us on stage. We bought some merch and had a couple drinks. Great bar, cool guy👍🏼
Oh, I Just Adore Tommy Black Of The Viper Room!! What A Wonderfully Knowledgeable Manager He Definitely IS, And I Am Always Enthralled With His Stories Regarding His Bar!! His Connection With Scott Weiland IS Very Impressive, Indeed!! Mister Black IS A Giant In The Music Business But He IS ALSO An Extremely Down To Earth, Kind, Gentleman. Thank You For Featuring Him In Your Video About The Historic And Monumental Music Venue Our Dear Scott!!
That guys hair you were conversing with, just gorgeous!!! ❤😍 🤩👍😎
@machupikachu1085
3 ай бұрын
He cut it recently.🤫
Scott, truly one of your best! I could tell you were really enjoying yourself, and Tommy was a delightful tour guide. Like you, I can tell he's a really nice guy! Like so many others, I've only seen the Viper Room from the outside, and that was the year after River passed, so this was a real treat.
The Viper Room needs to be saved! 😭
Rewatching since the begining and Felt a such flame coming out from my heart when i'd read in that board " STILL REMAINS " followed by BIG EMPTY , my ever favourite songs of SCOTT WEILAND and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS 😭😭😭❤️💞
@vicvega3614
11 ай бұрын
Ive been in bands my whole life and we used to cover Still Remains, such a great song that you dont hear alot of bands play
@BRODYOUNGDarkInkTalesVideoStud
11 ай бұрын
@@vicvega3614 STILL REMAINS ...This song talks about love of a quite simple and beautiful way that make us really think about How could be good to feel falling in love by Someone , is a very underreted song and i don't know why because it's beautiful , the verses are so simple and at same time so profound...I have an issue with dragonflies and this song talks about dragonflies in one of its last verses " DRAGONFLIES ARE GLIDING OVER " ....And this part of the refram : " IF YOU SHOULD DIE BEFORE ME ASK IF YOU COULD BRING A FRIEND , PICK A FLOWER HOLD YOUR BREATH AND DRIFT AWAY " WOw man !!! This is truely poetry the rest is bullshit , lot of music of nowadays are bullshit when We compare to many of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS songs ...I really think that may ALEX PROYAS should be choose STILL REMAINS to be in THE CROW soundtrack , i mean , BIG EMPTY is also a great song but listening to both, i think that STILL REMAINS has more to do to the movie's plot than BIG EMPTY , you know , all that soulmate love thing that THE CROW movie talks about too ... 🖖🤘✌️💋💞...Xoxo...🙏🐉
So jealous, would love private tour. Oh my god the history
Thanks Scott and Tommy for this tour.
Loved the tour inside the Viper Room. Thanks to Tommy for giving you the tour. Thank you Scott for all that you do for us! RIP RIVER PHOENIX!!! ✌️🥰💕♥️
@Iceis_Phoenix
10 ай бұрын
River was murdered spread the truth.
@TitaniumTurbine
6 ай бұрын
@@Iceis_Phoenix Have some respect please.
Thanks so much to Scott and Tommy for making this happen for us. Incredible!
The history in that place! Fun video Scott! Thanks for taking us along! Almost needed a Dramamine when you took us for that spin in the bathroom!
You did a really great job on this video. Great topic; editing and amazing stories. Well done Scott. RIP River
I've heard that this place is haunted and I like that .Love music so I want to thank you for bringing this to us👻🎶🎶🎶.
awesome video.he reminds me of tommy Shaw
@debradelongchamps8586
11 ай бұрын
He does!
Love the in-depth tour! Thank you for this, Scott! ❤
This was amazing! It was so awesome seeing the inside like this, and Tommy really seams like a super nice sweet guy! I hope to see some live music at The Viper Room someday.
I am glad you preserve the video of the viper room . very cool 😎 inside , thank you very much Scott much appreciated all the hard work an dedication to all your viewers
My daughter worked with a crew doing sound there several times in recent years. It was, overall, a positive experience.
I LOVE Tommy's silver platinum 🤍 hair!!!
Wow! What history! Loved it!
Awesome video! Thank you for uploading it! Love it!
That was awesome! Thanks so much for your persistence in getting this video done! Thanks to Tommy, too! I really enjoyed the video!
Keep the viper room alive what a gorgeous history thank you for posting your the best this video made me smile ❤
A lot of history in the Viper Room . I was there about 3 years ago . Local bands played. Hope it's around a long time to vote Thanks Scott for taking the time to take us on tour .
@mattskustomkreations
10 ай бұрын
It’s going to be torn down and replaced with a bigger building containing a ‘new’ Viper Room. I don’t know how it could be as cool as this original place.
Another BANGER from Scott!👍 Thank You! You always bring us the BEST stuff!💕🤗✌️
I’ve had a couple good Viper Room experiences. The best was when our producer friend Jim Huff (R.I.P.) made sure we were guest-listed for a Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown show. Tommy (or a promoter named Tom?) took great care of us…and Steven Tyler showed up! He was standing a couple feet away from me, doing Tyler moves to the music. I caught his eye and we exchanged a smile. I had goosebumps. TMZ filmed Tyler leaving and it was funny watching it, knowing I was 10 feet away outside, out of shot. Also, the downstairs bar was pretty cool, too.
@SCOTTONTAPE
11 ай бұрын
I have a picture of Steven from that night ! I forgot to put it in the video lol. I’ll post it on my Instagram stories
@glengamble526
11 ай бұрын
@@SCOTTONTAPE it was insane. He was dancing in place, doing a few vintage moves. I was amazed. The man has the presence of 10 mortal men.
Love, Love, Love This !!❤ Thanks Scott!!!
Great video. That was awesome. This type of history needs to be documented before it’s too late.
@SCOTTONTAPE
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for taking us along to this Iconic venue! Being in MA never been and it's been great seeing it. Luckily our son who's in the Music Industry got to work/inside with bands there and other Iconic Venues' in LA, CA. So great! Anything and everything about these Iconic venues are so interesting to me! Such history!! Ty for sharing, awesome.
Great video Scott!! Love your channel. Tommy seems like a really great guy. Love that room where people can watch bands in private. VIP room was awesome too!
Wonderful video Scott! You don't ever disappoint and that is for sure. 🤙
Great vid Scott ..Love to see these types of vids
Awesome tour Scott!!!
This is FREAKING amazing!! Much love from Chicago!!! One of your best!
River Phoenix was my favorite actor.I loved him in My own Private Idaho.💜My son Jacob looked so much like him , unfortunately my son Jacob passed at 18 ,not from drugs but a seizure in his sleep,I October,2021.I love your channel.I click like before I even watch it .I know it's always going to be good 👍🙏💜Stay safe everyone.
@3243_
4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry about your son. May he rest in peace, and may you be healed and comforted.
@kimberlymisfit3544.
4 ай бұрын
@@3243_ thank you for that,I appreciate it more than u know 💜💜💜
Omg this was awsome Scott great video on the viper room a huge chunk of history u got in ur channel now by the way did u have to pay for Tommy to give u a tour?
@SCOTTONTAPE
11 ай бұрын
Nope no payment .
Great video scott much love
This was so excellent to see the whole Club! A lot of history there. Wow.. Thanks so much for doing this one Scott! xo
Legend. Thanks Scott ❤
What a great video. Gosh I’d love to go to listen to a show there. Thank you for sharing and R.I.P. river
@jprez7295
7 күн бұрын
River with a capitol R 😊😊
Great tour Scott!! I love every time you do a viper room or sunset blvd video 😎✌️
Epic tour....Scott & Tommy ❤
Amazing....... speechless....what an iconic venue ❤
Possibly your best video of all time Scott! And there's been some great ones!❤🙏
Legendary.....I remember the night River died. I was crushed. Such a sweet soul. Amazing video!✌️
This was so interesting! I loved it; Thank you Scott !
This was great thank you so much Scott.
Good job Scott, thanks for the trip !!✌️☝️
Thank you Scott and thank you Tommy!
God that'd be mind-blowing to see any number of those bands play that venue in its hay-day. Trying to picture just how bonkers it'd be in particular to see Oasis in that small club. Man, to have a time machine...
Miss river phoenix miss him so much. What a great actor. STAND BY ME. A CHILDHOOD FILM. went to see many places in LA. Went to see the ET house. And the POLTERGEIST house. Went to see the tar pits and the USS IOWA. My nephew's loved it. Love from Craig Carl and myself. Sorry we missed our meeting. It would of been so nice. Especially for the boys. Hope we can meet in the future. All the best Scott and stay safe buddy.
Excellent video!! Loads of detail and stories. Thank you very much I thought the venue was going to be demolished, great to see it’s still here.
That’s awesome thanks Scott.
Awesome video 👍🏻👍🏻
Cool Video... Enjoyed watching it. 👍✌️😊
I haven't been inside The Viper Room since the 90s. Great video as always Scott, brings back a lot of memories.
This was an awesome video Scott! Such a great venue with great history Keep up the good work man!
The Viper Room seems so cool. Great video Scott!! ❤️
This is way better than passing by on a tour. Love ya
Another great vid ❤
So glad I found your channel. Love your videos so much. Thank you 🙏
@SCOTTONTAPE
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Jonathan!
Great video Scott. Felt the love you guys shared for Viper scene.
Amazing history, Thank you so much, Scott. I wish they would preserve the history.
Thanks for the private tour. If those walls could talk! The sound is amazing in that small room and disco balls are mesmerizing!!✌️❤️
Awwww Tommy is lovely, amazing hair 😊 Cool place 👍🏻👏🏻
@user-ty2xv6xw8j
6 ай бұрын
❤❤ Yes Lisa, I agree!
Thank you Scott for showing us around, thanks Tommy xxx
Love the history of this place!
Love the Viper Room videos and this one was Amazing Scott! 😊Thank you Bro❤ Peace Out! ✌
Thank you Scott for another Great Video!
This was a real treat! Thank you both. 👏🤗
Thanks Scott for all the effort you go to to make great content it does not go unnoticed, top tier as always x
I couldn't hear what Tommy was saying alot of the time.😢 Great to see the inside of this place. Thanks, Scott!
Great video Scott.
TOP notch video, Scottie!!
GREAT VIDEO SCOTT!!! VERY SAD WHEN THEY BRING THE WRECKING BALL AND TEAR DOWN THAT GREAT CLUB AND THE WHOLE BLOCK... GREAT MUSIC AND GREAT TIMES THERE !!!! REMEMBER ONCE ITS GONE ,,, YOU CANT BRING IT BACK !!! PEOPLE LOVE TO TEAR DOWN HISTORY,....THANKS,,..
I enjoyed this. So awesome! Thank you scott.
I am a big River Phoenix fan and a big Johnny Depp fan. The last time I was in California I did not get a chance to visit The viper room this time I'm going to. I heard they were going to tear it down and I was like no!! It doesn't ever need to be tore down. The next time that I go to California I'm going to make it a mission to get there. Thank you Scott for yet another awesome video❤ stay safe ✌️
Amazing video Scott so much history eh.
Love this Scott, thank you x
Love this ❤️ great video, thank you Scott 🙏 🤝🤗❤️❤️
Thank you, Scott on Tape. Never been there and never will unfortunately. This is a treat for me.
Hi Scott! I love your videos. Such compassion and empathy. You're just amazing ❤
@SCOTTONTAPE
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Wow great tour , ive always wanted to see inside the viper room. Thanks for this Scott 👍 Thanks to Tommy for showing is around 😊
Awesome vid, tommy seems like a champion
This is such a great video .I was born in Scotland and this just brings back my wild teenage years of moving to beautiful America.
Epic! Fantastic video Scott 👏👏👏🙌
Great video thanks !!!