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The Rainbow Bar and Grill is a bar, restaurant and grocery store on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, United States, adjacent to the border of Beverly Hills, California. Its address is 9015 Sunset Boulevard.
The bottom level of the building is the restaurant, The Rainbow Bar and Grill. Upstairs is an exclusive club called "Over the Rainbow", which consists of a full bar, a dance floor, and a DJ booth. The restaurant is next to The Roxy Theatre and 1 OAK; formerly Gazzarri's, Billboard Live, and The Key Club.
The restaurant was founded in early 1972 by Gary Stromberg and Bob Gibson, heads of the PR firm Gibson & Stromberg. They brought in co-owners Elmer Valentine, Lou Adler, Mario Maglieri and others, opening in late March with a Buddah Records party for NRBQ. On April 16, there was a party for Elton John. At the time, the word "rainbow" signified peace and freedom. It quickly became known as a hangout for celebrities of all types. John Belushi ate his last meal (lentil soup) in the kitchen. The pornography actor Ron Jeremy was also known to regularly hang out there in the 2000s and 2010s. For many years, the owner was Mario Maglieri.
Before becoming the Rainbow, the restaurant was the Villa Nova restaurant, which was originally owned by film director Vincente Minnelli, at the time married to Judy Garland. Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe met at the restaurant on a blind date in 1952.
After operating for 28 years, Villa Nova closed in 1968 and the building re-opened as the Windjammer until it closed in 1971.
The Rainbow became known as a hangout for rock musicians and their groupies. Notable regulars at the Rainbow in this period include Keith Moon, Alice Cooper, Micky Dolenz, Harry Nilsson, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Neil Diamond. Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash were known to have occasionally visited the Rainbow.[citation needed] The group of musicians calling themselves the Hollywood Vampires made the Rainbow their home away from home in the mid-1970s. In the last two decades of his life, Motörhead frontman Lemmy was a daily fixture at the Rainbow whenever the band was not on tour, and often played a video poker machine at the end of the bar table.
Producer Kim Fowley used to hang out at the Rainbow, especially in 1975, when he formed the all-girl group The Runaways. Actress and musician Cheryl Smith was given her pseudonym Rainbeaux Smith early in her career as a result of her frequenting the Rainbow; she briefly replaced Sandy West as drummer of The Runaways at the end of that band's existence.[citation needed]
As musical trends on the Strip changed towards heavy metal in the 1980s, the Rainbow followed suit. Members of Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Guns N' Roses frequented the bar. It was mentioned in a number of songs, such as "Sunset and Babylon" by W.A.S.P., "Vampire" by L.A. Guns and "Peach Kelli Pop" by Redd Kross, and featured in the videos of "November Rain", "Estranged" and "Don't Cry" by Guns N' Roses and also, although briefly, "Rock Out" and "Stone Deaf in the U.S.A" by Motörhead.
Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers noted in his book Scar Tissue that he often sat with his father, Blackie Dammett, at the club along with members of bands such as Led Zeppelin and Kiss. Often the waitresses and bartenders were groupies as well as those who frequented the establishment. In Pamela Des Barres' book Let's Spend the Night Together, the author commented that as a barfly in the early 1980s she met a number of celebrities including Billy Idol.
In June 2016, the Rainbow started having live music every Wednesday night from 10 pm until closing. Various musicians would host the live jam every week. Local acts, as well as different well known musicians, would show up to perform random classic rock cover songs every week. During this time, there were many jam band gatherings being established on Sunset Boulevard around the area. Viper Room and The Whisky a Go Go also joined the Rainbow by allowing musicians to host jams on various week nights.
On January 18, 2017, the Rainbow was inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History for introducing the world to new heavy metal acts.[14]
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This place is a perfect example of if these walls could talk
@rayfabris2512
8 ай бұрын
that would be a story or 2
I finally made it out to the Rainbow last year. Went there three times in a week. The history in that place is mind-boggling. The clientelle was unreal. If those walls could talk...
@6-Iron
8 ай бұрын
We’re heading to LA next week. Do you need a reservation?
@robin9876
Ай бұрын
@@6-Iron Nope. You didn't years ago - hopefully that hasn't changed. Just don't stare or look for stars - just go in eat or dance upstairs. It's so dark anyway!
@6-Iron
Ай бұрын
@@robin9876 We went. The place is amazing. The vampire lair is a must see. The staff is super friendly and will tell you more historical facts than you want to know. :) As a bonus we went into The Whiskey while a band was loading in. Same story there. This was definitely a bucket list experience.
The 80’s were a hell of a time to be alive 🤘🏻
@kurtcobainfan2027
11 ай бұрын
Same with the 90's. No different. What an awesome time to be alive. Pure rock n roll. Grunge. 80's were the heavy metal 🎸🎸🎸🎸
@blakewhittington4336
10 ай бұрын
Some of this was 70s too
@jasonmiller4046
10 ай бұрын
@@kurtcobainfan2027 grunge sucks
@Endo-uu8mo
3 ай бұрын
@@kurtcobainfan2027grunke kills all what Rock stands for😅
This place is so iconic,so much history, so many famous musicians & bands. Thanks for doing this Scott, because most of us who watch won't get the chance to or opportunity to see this place in person. Great video 👍
Wow the history in this place is insane going back many decades.Great tour Scott!!!
this is a awesome iconic place 🤩 thank you very much , for taking all us along with you on this cool adventure . very much appreciated Scott
Glad I was part of the 80's, that decade is sorely missed.
This was amazing. The history, a sensory wonderland of musical history!❤❤
music history at its finest
Best part was the Lair. Can you imagine....? Saddest part was the Burger King looking bench and table where Belushi had his last meal.....So glad you got to go inside and tour the place for us, Scott. Looks like the place is going full tilt for the 80s and 90s rock influence at the moment. Love it that you showcased a little 50s and 60s vibe in there with the Marilyn booth. Again - Thanx for sharing. Always enjoy what you present. Until next time - take care, my friend. Safe travels.
Incredible tour of a place Ive heard of, but never seen, so thanks Scott!! Rock history!!🙏🏽👍🎸🎵☠️😎
I loved the Rainbow!!! Went there quite often with friends and I always was upstairs. It’s where I first experienced the dangers of the Long Island Iced Tea. 😂. I’d see quite a few musicians there. I’m 57 now and haven’t been in over 25 years. Fantastic place! Thanks for sharing!❤️
@littlelamb6804
6 ай бұрын
I loved it, too! So many good memories from late 80s and early 90s!! We used to eat at the secret table in the kitchen. Just an amazing place. 😊
Another great video Scott!..... born 76, I'm so glad I got to experience the 80s as a kid and was in high school during the early 90s. Like most generations, I can't get into what they call "Music" today haha.
This video is amazing. Thanks for bringing the nostalgia to us. So iconic to just watch it. One of your best videos. Thanks again
This place is such an amazing time capsule
Who better to give a tour of the famous Rainbow Bar & Grill, none other than the one & only " Scott On Tape ". That was truly WOW Scott, thank u !
Very nice video. I finished reading the Slash's book biography and now I'm currently reading the Guns N' Roses history. This club is mentioned so many times in both books. Thanks for sharing it with us.
That place is so cool & neat! Thank you for the tour Scott & Pete, especially you Scott😊 I hope I get to actually visit that place someday. I’m huge rock fan. You two are awesome!
Next time I go to California that is going to definitely be on my.. thank you Scott for giving us a tour and put your all into every video that you do you are very much appreciated, much love, light and peace Scott❤
That was really cool! The little GenX 80's metal-head teen inside me thanks you. Stay safe! ❤
That place has so much rock history. If only the walls could talk, especially in the vampire room!
Thanks for the tour! One of the many many music venues I want to visit. Loved the Belushi spot! I would be so star struck being in there.🤩 The Cult!!!!! Yes
This is a dream location for me!! Such an awesome video!! Great Scott 😎✌️✌️✌️
Clubing from my bed🤗 really enjoying these club tour's 🎉
Thanks for taking me to a place (virtually) that I've always wanted to go to. Someday I still will
Many memories of great hangs, pizza, cheeseburgers and Long Island Iced teas.
FU Hilda! Thank you very much Scott...Loved it! What a historical place!
Interiors for church were the Elm Street 3 church. Just blocks away. You said all the Guns N Roses shit I was going to 😅
@SCOTTONTAPE
Жыл бұрын
Fight club church yup
The album is called “Use Your ILLUSION” for a reason: because the November Rain Church is teeny on the outside and ginormous on the inside! Quite the illusion, no?! It’s a cool party trick!! 😂😂😂
Incredible tour Scott! Thank you!
Love the lemmy mural he was had one of the most unique voices ever. RIP sir. Thank you Scott for the behind the scene tours of these legendary places I caught the viper room one recently and it was amazing keep rocking and making more awesome content.
The first place I'm going to when I get to LA is the Rainbow Bar n Grill. I'm soo Jealous n I love you sharing this Scott😂 Lemmy Kilmister's favorite spot, dude lived soo close by n he loved that place. John Belushi ate his last meal there before going back to the Chateau Marmont n died. Soo much History 😊
I'll visit for the first time in 4 days, can't wait to enter this holy hall of Rock'n Roll. This place has to be preserved for eternity, no matter the cost.
Hi Scott, I watched this when you first posted it and what an amazing place this is!! I would love to see it in person!! All those tables are so iconic! So much history here. I'm glad you got in there when it was empty because we probably couldn't have heard anything once the music and patrons were there. You always do such great videos and I get to see places I will probably never be able to get to. Thanks to you for another A plus pluse awesome video!
In the 70’s I was at the Rainbow at least every weekend with my best friend, Denise. Great times and great love ♥️
WOW!👍 This was totally awesome!🤙THANX, Scott. Nice to see Pete again! 👋 💕🤗🙏✌️
Amazing as always!! Oh the history!!
Oh brilliant thanks for sharing Scott ❤
24:43 Estranged is the best song ever....😃😃
Hello Florida family 👋💜🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴
Thanks for doing this Scott!✌️✌️
Will be there soon!! Thanks for the info.. its exactly what I've been looking for.
Wow this is so cool. A lot of historie there. Beautiful. Thank you Scott for making this video. 💞
how kool!!!! thank you for sharing this......wish i were there!
So cool I’m totally 80s. Love your sharing this. I lived in Hollywood Fla , between Ft lauderdale and Miami.
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing👍😎
This place is freaking amazing wow!
Thanks for Sharing another great video! 🩵😎
Met Lemmy in there. Had to be the most down to earth rock star ever!!! What you see is what you got with him… RIP Lemmy…
This is so cool Scott!! Thanks for sharing this!! This is the one place I wanted to get to last time I was on the Sunset Strip but ran out of time!! I could spend DAYS looking at all those photos/posters/instruments!! What a place!!
Thanks Scott 🤘
You just filmed a major bucket list item of mine. Man I hope I get there before I die. But if I don't I'll just keep watching this video! Thanks 👍🍻🥃🇨🇦
AWESOME!!!💯
I was there. The best time of our lives 🎉 and… yep fantastic grub
Thanks
Wow Scott that was truly amazing! Love everything about it and you make it so fun going through it! My fiancè especially loved Motorhead and his favourite drink was a "Lemmy", a JD & Coke! Thanks for taking us along! 😊🇨🇦
The Rainbow, The Whiskey, and The Troubadour. I'm stoked to watch this
@angela86753
Жыл бұрын
And The Roxy. Thanks for being our popculture tour guide Scott
@dianewood15
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great video definitely music at its best
Interesting. Thanks for showing us 👍
You guys ROCK! Love the video.
Ahhh my favorite place to go in Hollywood! Strong drinks!
Loved that thankyou scott🙂
Best Club in the World. Been here several times, always a night to remember. Met Lemmy someday, such a great and nice man. Thanks for posting a great video.
WOW what a plethora of absolutely iconic information, thank you Scott you're a legend!
So cool! I’ve always wanted to go to LA thank you for bringing it to me!
Awesome place all.the history there.
Hi Scotton Tape ! Happy Memorial Day. Thanks for posting on a National Holiday. Truly Sending YOU Love , Good Thoughts and Prayers. You ARE 1 Special Man. 😊
Rainbow is one of my favorite places thanks for the vid!
My favorite lead singer used to go there everyday and sat at the same spot every time he went… The end of the bar with the gambling machine, Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead, I’m totally geeking out I really want to go and see it in person someday. 💕 Thanks for sharing this.
How could ok is this, Led Zeppelin is my fav, love Slash and Guns N Roses 🌹. Great great video you rock Scott ty for the tour
What a awesome place! Would love to visit it one day. Thanks for showing the place.🇨🇦
Another awesome place. Wow I see so many iconic places that I didn't even know about. Thanks for everything you do Scott. You are my true hero 😊
My most favourite vid so far!
very great video, really awesome......thanks for the tour love from Holland
Awesome job on this video Scott!
Oh wow what a amazing place thank you Scott Love it 🥰 🇮🇪💚🇮🇪
This place has a lot of history. I used to come here with old friends in the early 90’s It was always so much fun to hang out & socialize here!
Cool history there! I love those bands! One of my top 3 favorite bands is The Cult! Finally got to see them a few years ago. I love that the Rainbow Room keeps the history there!
Very interesting tour. I am looking forward to the next one.
Scott this was another great video, I really enjoyed it and this was so much fun to watch.
Busy, Busy Man! \m/ Hell yeah! Absolutely love this Video!! Thank you for doin this! LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL!!
Thx for that fantastic tour full of musical history ! Must see place for people who are into rock’n roll music 🎸🎶🥁
Im, fortunate to have witnessed Sunset strip in its glory days......soon it will all be high rises!!
Oh wow scott great to know all this ❤
Wow what history!
Wow , so much to see . The 80s were my years of teens and 20s grew up in the SF area , wishing I could have been in that environment 😊😊❤❤
I hung out there, had birthdays there, great food, dated the dj upstairs, etc. Those were the days!!
Excellent video Scott. I love Led Zeppelin. Stairway to Heaven is my favorite rock song.
@prayingmantis1977
Жыл бұрын
Ditto, Led Zeppelin forever!
nice ...thanks for the video
To be inside, my rock n roll world would almost be complete which is crazy cause I spent a few summers in. LA with my cousins, including Sunset strip! Knew where it was but never been inside! This was close enough Thank You! ❤😎🎸
I’ve heard a lot about this place but never had the pleasure to go.thank you Scott loved this video
Lived in Hollywood in the early to mid eighties, been there more time then I can count, also a young Canadian in those days, always a great time
Very interesting…wow…love the fire🙏🌹
\m/ The Rainbow rocks!!!!! Great video.
Love that place back in August.
I enjoyed this very much. A lot of history and if these walls could talk..
This is the real Hard Rock cafe ..
incredible place wow.
The history that place has is amazing
Lot of last meals in that place!
Scott thank you for your videos and hard work! 💯