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10-05-2025
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Dump Truck Crashes Into Iconic Whisky a Go Go Music Venue on Sunset Strip
A dump truck slammed into the iconic Whisky a Go Go music venue in West Hollywood, Calif., on Friday afternoon (May 9). Los Angeles County fire officials said the crash occurred around 1:40 p.m. and involved five vehicles, according to ABC 7. The truck also struck a power pole, cutting electricity to a block surrounding the famed Sunset Strip landmark. No serious injuries were reported. More from Billboard Alice in Chains Cancel Tour After Drummer Sean Kinney's 'Medical Emergency' - UPDATE 'Monster' Hit: Volbeat Tops Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart Jackson Wang Talks Inspiration for 'MAGIC MAN 2': 'What Do I Want to Say as a Person?' 'Due to the traffic collision, some power has been affected and power is out to some parts of the area,' the Los Angeles County's Sheriff Department stated in a Friday alert. 'Crews are currently on scene and working to restore power.' The incident forced the cancellation of Friday night's scheduled show, which was to feature bands including Boy Hits Car, Barefoot in the Bathroom, and Gearheart. The famed hoped it could reopen by Saturday. 'Well… that was wild,' Boy Hits Car wrote on Instagram. 'Yesterday, just hours before we were set to headline at the legendary Whisky A Go Go, a dump truck crashed into the venue. Our show was unfortunately canceled as a result, but the scene quickly turned surreal. ABC7 News and KCAL were there on the spot, and next thing you know, we're doing interviews for TV instead of soundcheck.' The band continued, 'We're grateful no one was hurt and we appreciate everyone who reached out in concern. It wasn't the night we planned, but it sure was memorable.' The Whisky a Go Go, which opened in 1964, helped foster Los Angeles' burgeoning rock scene. The venue has hosted generations of legendary acts — from The Doors, the Byrds and Janis Joplin to Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Mötley Crüe. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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10-05-2025
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Dump Truck Crashes Into Whisky a Go Go Music Venue on Sunset Strip
A dump truck crashed into Whisky a Go Go, the legendary music venue on the Sunset Strip, on Friday. Before the truck slammed into the West Hollywood building, it collided with a powerline and a few other vehicles, including a mail truck, according to NBC News. Amid the news of the crash, the Los Angeles County's Sheriff Department closed Sunset Blvd and Clark Street, and power in the area was shut off. More from The Hollywood Reporter SoundCloud Says It "Has Never Used Artist Content to Train AI Models" After Backlash on Terms of Service Change This Alternative Artist Landed a Top-20 Chart Debut With an Album Made Almost Entirely on His Phone Harry Styles Attended Pope Leo XIV's Historic Conclave Election 'Due to the traffic collision, some power has been affected and power is out to some parts of the area,' the LASD shared in an alert at the time. 'Crews are currently on scene and working to restore power.' Whisky a Go Go had a show scheduled for Friday night, which included performances by Boy Hits Car, Barefoot in the Bathroom and Gearheart, though the event was cancelled. 'This dump truck came careening out of control down Clark Street into the back of the Whisky a Go Go, taking out six different cars,' said KCAL News' Desmond Shaw in a Friday segment. He later reported that there were 'no serious injuries' as a result of the crash. The beloved venue opened in 1964, serving as 'an anchor on the Sunset Strip since its opening.' Over the years, Whisky a Go Go has hosted many musical acts, including the likes of Mötley Crüe, the Doors, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen and Guns N' Roses, among others. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
