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Whisky a Go Go
Location: West Hollywood, USA; The Doors were the house band in the 1960s.
The Cavern Club
Location: Liverpool, England; The Beatles played here regularly before they became famous.
CBGB
Location: New York City, USA; The birthplace of punk with bands like The Ramones and Blondie.
Madison Square Garden
Location: New York City, USA; A famous venue where Michael Jackson performed multiple sold-out shows.
The Fillmore
Location: San Francisco, USA; Key location for psychedelic music and artists like The Grateful Dead.
Sydney Opera House
Location: Sydney, Australia; This iconic venue hosts more than just opera, including contemporary music.
The Roxy Theatre
Location: West Hollywood, USA; Known for rock concerts and was the location where Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded a live album.
The Apollo Theater
Location: New York City, USA; A vital venue for African American artists like James Brown and Ella Fitzgerald.
The Hollywood Bowl
Location: Los Angeles, USA; The Beatles performed here, and it's been featured in films and television.
Wembley Stadium
Location: London, England; Famously hosted the Live Aid concert in 1985.
The Grand Ole Opry
Location: Nashville, USA; Country music's most famous stage where countless legends have performed.
Royal Albert Hall
Location: London, England; Hosted the premiere of many classical works and is the venue for the annual Proms concerts.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Location: Colorado, USA; This natural amphitheater has seen performances by The Beatles and U2.
First Avenue
Location: Minneapolis, USA; Prince filmed parts of 'Purple Rain' here and performed frequently.
Tipitina's
Location: New Orleans, USA; A fan club-turned-venue for Professor Longhair, renowned for its commitment to local music.
The Stone Pony
Location: Asbury Park, USA; Bruce Springsteen often played here early in his career.
The Troubadour
Location: West Hollywood, USA; Elton John performed his first US show here in 1970.
The Ryman Auditorium
Location: Nashville, USA; Known as the 'Mother Church of Country Music'.
Budokan
Location: Tokyo, Japan; Originally built for Judo competitions but famously hosted The Beatles in 1966.
Palais Garnier
Location: Paris, France; An opulent opera house that is the setting of 'The Phantom of the Opera'.
Sun Studio
Location: Memphis, USA; Known as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and many others recorded here.
Hammersmith Apollo
Location: London, England; DA notable venue where David Bowie retired his Ziggy Stardust character.
The O2 Arena
Location: London, England; The site of Michael Jackson's planned 'This Is It' concerts.
The Bluebird Cafe
Location: Nashville, USA; Known for intimate performances and as a launching pad for songwriters.
The Cotton Club
Location: New York City, USA; Legendary during the Jazz Age and a hotspot for the Harlem Renaissance.
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