Hollywood A Go-Go was known for its mod, nightclub-esque set, featuring a house band called The Sinners and energetic dancing by the Gazzarri Dancers .
Despite its short run of just 52 episodes , the show hosted major stars like The Rolling Stones , James Brown , Tina Turner , and Marvin Gaye . Surving footage from the show is preserved on kinescope film by Retro Video, Inc. . 'Hollywood a Go Go', Los Angeles, Ca. 1965. - Facebook lou_christie_lightning_strikes_hollywood_a_gogo...
The show began as a local Los Angeles series called Ninth Street West on KHJ-TV before going into national syndication. Hollywood A Go-Go was known for its mod,
Lou Christie performed his massive hit on the Los Angeles-based show Hollywood A Go-Go in 1966 . The song was recorded in September 1965 and reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on which also happened to be Christie’s 23rd birthday. - Facebook The show began as a local
The performance highlighted Christie’s signature soaring falsetto and the song’s dramatic production, which featured "stuttering" guitar overdubs and powerful backing vocals from The Delicates . About the Show: Hollywood A Go-Go (1965–1966)
It was hosted by Sam Riddle , a well-known "Boss Radio" personality.