Esther Wong's expansion into the Westside, significantly larger than the Chinatown original (formerly The Fox and Hounds restaurant). Attracted different demographic and became major stop for touring acts.
Key bands: R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oingo Boingo. Research confirms no "Madame Wong's Valley" existed; empire was only Chinatown and Santa Monica. Building demolished.
New wave and rock. Touring acts and local legends.
We're collecting stories from musicians who performed at Madame Wong's West