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Former names | P.J.'s (1961-1973) |
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Address | 8151 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90046 United States |
Coordinates | 34°05′28″N 118°22′00″W / 34.091028°N 118.366643°W |
Owner | Eddie Nash |
Type | Nightclub, music venue |
Genre(s) | Entertainment |
Capacity | 800 (500 seated) 400 standing at the Rock Room |
Opened | 1973 |
Closed | June 13, 1981 |
Years active | 8 |
The Starwood was a popular nightclub and music venue in West Hollywood, California from early 1973 to 1981.[1] Many punk bands and heavy metal bands, including Van Halen, started their careers playing at the club.[1] The Starwood was located on the northwest corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Crescent Heights Blvd.