Sky Arte Documentary Explores Sunset Strip's Rock History Through Rainbow and Whisky a Go Go
On Wednesday, July 1, Sky Arte will broadcast a documentary titled 'The Rainbow – Rock ‘n’ roll e delirio a Los Angeles,' honoring Mario Maglieri, the Italian entrepreneur who established the Rainbow and Whisky a Go Go on West Hollywood's Sunset Strip. Directed by Zak Knutson, the film explores the history of the Maglieri family and highlights the significance of these venues in the rock and roll scene. It includes interviews with notable figures such as Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, Gene Simmons, and the late Lemmy Kilmister. The Sunset Strip has been a breeding ground for numerous iconic bands, including the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin. Artribune manages the content and digital interface for Sky Arte's website.
Key facts
- Documentary 'The Rainbow – Rock ‘n’ roll e delirio a Los Angeles' airs on Sky Arte on July 1.
- Mario Maglieri, known as King of the Sunset Strip, founded both the Rainbow and Whisky a Go Go.
- The Rainbow played a key role in rock and roll development.
- Film directed by Zak Knutson includes interviews with Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, Gene Simmons, and Lemmy Kilmister.
- Venues on Sunset Strip hosted bands like Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Cream, Europe, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Van Halen, Ramones.
- Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune.
- Sunset Strip is located in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
- Maglieri was an Italian entrepreneur.
Entities
Artists
- Mario Maglieri
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Slash
- Gene Simmons
- Lemmy Kilmister
- The Doors
- Jimi Hendrix
- The Who
- Cream
- Europe
- Led Zeppelin
- Aerosmith
- Alice Cooper
- Mötley Crüe
- Van Halen
- Ramones
- Zak Knutson
- Doors
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Rainbow
- Whisky a Go Go
- Artribune
- Rainbow Bar & Grill
Locations
- Los Angeles
- West Hollywood
- Sunset Strip
- Italy