The Rainbow Bar & Grill

July 7, 2024

‘I’M SO F#@KIN PROUD’ … As ex-MTV Veejay and Cathouse founder Riki Rachtman’s career winds down, here is an extensive Metal Sludge exclusive

“I played in Knoxville. The venue was massive – probably over 1,000 capacity – and 85 people showed up!” — Riki Rachtman on his One Foot in the Gutter Tour LOS ANGELES – His fascinating life a series of wild ups and downs, Riki Rachtman plans to go out with a bang. He’s expected to perform what figures to be one of his last public appearances July 22 at Backstage Bar in Las Vegas for[…]

January 4, 2016

SUNSET RIP Lemmy memorial on the Sunset Strip at Rainbow Bar & Grill

SUNSET RIP Lemmy memorial on the Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill Hollywood — Regarded as a legend throughout the world’s music industry it’s Lemmy’s home away from home that will be holding his memorial later this week. Kilmister was 70 for only 4 days when he passed in his sleep on December 28th. Now the Rainbow Bar & Grill will be remembering the Motorhead frontman on Saturday January 9th 2016 along with[…]

April 15, 2014

The Rainbow Bar & Grill celebrates 42nd anniversary April 13 with a parking lot party featuring Great White, BulletBoys & Tracii Guns Ex. L.A. Guns

The Rainbow Bar & Grill celebrated its 42nd anniversary featuring live performances by Great White, BulletBoys & Tracii Guns By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The Rainbow Bar & Grill celebrated its 42nd anniversary on Sunday, April 13 with a massive party in the parking lot, and of course Metal Sludge was there to scrape up all the grimy details. What a party it was with live performances[…]