The club attracted many big-name national acts, but also showcased many rising stars in the music world.
The bands ranged from punk, glam, thrash and heavy metal acts most commonly associated with the venue (e.g., Guns N' Roses, Kix, Ratt, Skid Row, Extreme or Wrathchild America) to pop (e.g., Badfinger) and alternative rock groups (e.g., Ramones and Goo Goo Dolls).
The club was often frequented by hard-core patrons and musicians donning big hair, leather, lace, spandex, and heavy makeup, and was considered a "hard rock shrine.
[citation needed] It was the location where Kathleen Turner's character Beverly Sutphin was arrested for murder.
[6] Interior and exterior views of the club have been featured in music videos, including the band Kix.