The Starwood

Music club located in Hollywood, California, USA. Active from early 1973 to 1981. Located on the northwest corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and North Crescent Heights Blvd. Previously known as P.J.'s from 1961 to 1973. Many local punk and metal bands began their careers at The Starwood, including Van Halen, X, Mötley Crüe, the Germs, the Go-Go's, Fear, Circle Jerks, the Knack, W.A.S.P. (known as Circus Circus at the time), the Motels, Quiet Riot, Dokken and the Runaways.