Trivia questions (5 of 15)
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1. Incorporated in 1984, in what California city is the Sunset Strip located?
Prior to 1984, West Hollywood was an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County. As a result, it was not well regulated, allowing for both growth and criminal activity.
It was finally incorporated as its own city in 1984.
- Multiple Choice
2. What disco diva described the Sunset Strip nightlife in her 1979 single "Sunset People"?
Donna Summer sang "Sunset people, doin' it right night after night" in her 1979 single "Sunset People."
- Multiple Choice
3. What future rock and roll legends became the house band at Whisky a Go Go in May 1966?
As the Whisky a Go Go house band, The Doors supported other acts that played the Sunset Strip club, including Van Morrison's Them.
Prior to moving to the Whisky, The Doors had a residency at another club, London Fog, where they appeared on the bill with "Rhonda Lane Exotic Dancer."
- Multiple Choice
4. What folk rock classic was written in response to the Sunset Strip curfew riots in November 1966?
The riots, where long-haired protesters had gathered peacefully and were being run off the streets by police, began on November 12, 1966. Buffalo Springfield singer Stephen Stills was on his way to the Sunset Strip that night and saw events unfold from a block away. After turning away from the scene, he wrote the song "For What It's Worth" in about fifteen minutes.
- Multiple Choice
5. Whose early career was buoyed by a 1955 booking at the Mocambo nightclub at the behest of Marilyn Monroe?
After Marilyn Monroe lobbied the Mocambo's owner, he booked Ella Fitzgerald, who opened at the club on March 15, 1955. Fitzgerald's appearances at the club were instrumental in her career, setting her on the path toward becoming a legend.
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