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Whisky a Go Go, once a launchpad for bands, faces a less go-go era

2435 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissThe storied venue the Whisky a Go Go, which has occupied the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Clark Street on and off since 1964, has seen its share of action. This is the joint, after all, where go-go dancing was born, where Otis Redding brought soul ... more info

After 50 years, an encore of the Monterey Pop Festival

2512 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentIn 1967 the Monterey Pop Festival served as a launch pad for such luminaries as Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. It also helped bring soul singer Otis Redding in front of a new audience and introduced master Indian classical... more info

After 50 years, an encore of the Monterey Pop Festival

2512 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissIn 1967 the Monterey Pop Festival served as a launch pad for such luminaries as Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. It also helped bring soul singer Otis Redding in front of a new audience and introduced master Indian classical... more info

Iggy Pop 2017-04-28 Iggy Confidential

2552 days ago
Core News“Iggy Pop serves you another sonic cocktail to kick the weekend off. This week he has tracks by the likes of Otis Redding, Yung Bae, Depeche Mode, Tortoise and Yasmine Hamdan. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alt... more info

For William Bell, a Grammy Is a Lifetime in the Making

2628 days ago
MSN Music2017 is William Bell’s 60th year in the music industry. He’s 77 years old. Cream, the Byrds and Linda Ronstadt have recorded his songs. And this year, he’s up for his first Grammys. Strangely, they’re in what could be considered opposing cate... more info

Soul Serenade: Otis Redding, “Merry Christmas, Baby”

2681 days ago
PopdoseCelebrating the joys of the season with Otis Redding more info

Remembering Otis Redding: Live At The Whisky A Go Go In 1966

2693 days ago
JamBaseRenowned soul singer Otis Redding was just 26 years old when he died on this date in 1967. more info

California Sounds: Julia Holter premieres a new work, Otis Redding hits the Strip and Newman Wolf makes beats about punks in the Valley

2723 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentJulia Holter, “Vinny’s Triumph,” from the soundtrack to “Bleed for This” (Milan). Over the last five years the Los Angeles composer and avant-pop singer Julia Holter has moved from issuing vinyl-only compositions based ... more info

Premiere: Otis Redding's 'Respect' off a new 6-CD set from his 1966 Whisky shows

2739 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentSoul singer Otis Redding’s shows at the Whisky A-Go Go in the spring of 1966 were just about the hottest ticket in town, drawing fans and pop music heavyweights alike. “Just before heading overseas on Bob Dylan’s 1966 ‘Go... more info

Premiere: Otis Redding's 'Respect' off a new 6-CD set from his 1966 Whisky shows

2739 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissSoul singer Otis Redding’s shows at the Whisky A-Go Go in the spring of 1966 were just about the hottest ticket in town, drawing fans and pop music heavyweights alike. “Just before heading overseas on Bob Dylan’s 1966 ‘Go... more info

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