Created by KROQ DJ and publicist Rodney Bingenheimer ("The Mayor of the Sunset Strip") with encouragement from David Bowie to bring British Glam Rock to Los Angeles. This mirrored, kitschy storefront served as a clubhouse for Led Zeppelin, The Stooges, T. Rex, and The New York Dolls.
The crucial bridge between the hippie 60s and punk 70s. Introduced Los Angeles to the androgynous aesthetic of Glam, directly influencing the look of future Strip bands like Mötley Crüe. Notorious for permissive attitude toward teenage groupies and rampant drug use. A sanctuary where the separation between star and fan was non-existent. Location now high-end creative office space.
We're collecting stories from musicians who performed at Rodney Bingenheimer's English Disco