[1] The Troubadour played an important role in the careers of Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, the Eagles, The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Carole King, Bonnie Raitt, JD Souther, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, Buffalo Springfield, Guns N' Roses, and other prominent and successful performers whose early performances at the club helped establish their future fame.
Los Angeles Times music critic Robert Hilburn said that Weston was "arguably the godfather of the Southern California singer-songwriter movement in the late '60s and early '70s".
[2] A charismatic impresario, 6'6" tall with long hair, Weston became known for the agreements he made with new artists, which stipulated that, after they became famous, they would return to the club to perform.
But industry figures finally rebelled against the demands and his increasingly eccentric behaviour, the latter due to heavy use of alcohol and drugs.In later years, Weston was no longer involved in running the club, but retained ownership.
[1] A memorial was held at the Troubadour with performances and dedications from musicians as a tribute to him for his role in the success in so many entertainers' careers.