The Roxy isn’t just a fixture on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip; it’s one of the most iconic rock clubs on the planet. For its 50th anniversary, it’s getting an immersive tribute — Recording Academy style.
To celebrate the golden anniversary of The Roxy and its enduring impact, the GRAMMY Museum® announces its newest exhibit, *The Roxy: 50 Years On The Sunset Strip*, which explores the club’s genesis and vibrant musical history.
The exhibit will offer visitors a front-row view of the scores of musicians that played onstage, the celebrities who mingled upstairs at On The Rox (the Roxy’s VIP space), and the tantalizing details of the “Rocky Horror” stage show and movie.
The exhibit launches at the GRAMMY Museum on Sept. 15, 2023 with a special film screening, a rooftop reception, and a Q&A with club owner Lou Adler and his sons Nic and Cisco. The exhibit will run through Jan. 7, 2024.
“I look forward to experiencing and sharing with the public the 50 years of Roxy history as memorialized by the GRAMMY Museum,” said Adler.
“The Roxy and the Sunset Strip are deeply embedded in music history, and 50 years later, the Roxy continues to be a club where music’s most exciting moments still take place,” said Jasen Emmons, Chief Curator and VP of Curatorial Affairs at the GRAMMY Museum. “This exhibit highlights Lou Adler and the Roxy’s ability to tap into the cultural zeitgeist and lets visitors dive into the rich world of one of the most historic and beloved locations in Los Angeles.”
*The Roxy: 50 Years On The Sunset Strip* highlights the Los Angeles institution’s legacy through artifact displays, including Roxy memorabilia from Lou Adler’s archives, an original film, and photographs.
Exhibit highlights include:
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Sixtyphotographs of performers such as Cheech & Chong, The Clash, the Go-Go’s, Guns N’ Roses, Bob Marley, Mötley Crüe, Patti Smith, Neil Young, and Frank Zappa.
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Candid behind-the-scenes photos of celebrities like Jack Nicholson at On The Rox.
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Photos from the original production of “The Rocky Horror Show” and movie.
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Historical Roxy memorabilia from Lou Adler’s archives, including original invitations for the Roxy’s opening night and to the debut of “The Rocky Horror Show”; the original membership application for On The Rox, including key given to members; and the white upright piano from On The Rox that was played by Elton John, John Lennon, and Bruce Springsteen, among others.
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An original documentary short film, featuring interviews with Lou Adler, his sons Nic and Cisco, Peter Asher, and David Foster, whose first gig in Los Angeles was as the keyboard player for “The Rocky Horror Show.”
For more information regarding advanced ticket reservations for the exhibit, please visit www.grammymuseum.org — and watch this space for further GRAMMY Museum news of all stripes!
