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Rock n Roll History & Culture: Rock Talk Studio

The Hollywood Hotel Built for Rock Star Debauchery

September 15, 2026 • Your Host: Big Rick • Episode 133

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There’s a tucked-away place in Hollywood where rock stars have lived, disappeared, let loose, and made history since the 60s. This episode digs into the new documentary If These Walls Could Rock, the wild stories behind the legendary Sunset Marquis, and why this place became one of rock n roll’s true clubhouses.

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