A hip nightclub and live venue on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, active primarily in the 1980s. Club Lingerie was known for an eclectic booking policy – hosting rock, punk, funk, rap, and more. In the '80s music scene, it was a place where up-and-coming local bands and even national acts would play more intimate showcases, and it doubled as a trendy dance club on off-nights.
In the 1980s, Club Lingerie was "famous for an eclectic booking policy". Hosted early gigs by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N' Roses in their club days. One of the first Hollywood clubs to embrace rap and funk in the mid-'80s (with acts like Ice-T or Fishbone on stage) alongside rock. By the late '80s, known for celebrity attendance and surprise shows (Prince reportedly did an unannounced set here). In the early '90s continued to host alternative rock (Jane's Addiction, etc.). Bridged scenes – you might have a glam metal showcase one night, a hip-hop party the next, and an art rock gig after that. This diversity set it apart from genre-specific clubs. Smaller than the Palace or Whisky, so artists liked it for special shows.
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