50 Years Tribute to the Sunset Strip Award Lot COA Al Bowman Collection

In its 11^th year, following up on it’s biggest success in 2000, this event had more star power than all the other events up to this one combined. It paid tribute to 5 decades of stars who began their careers in Hollywood. Some of the stars who accepted awards at this show were original female Rat Pack member Joey Heatherton, actor Gary Busey for his role as Buddy Holly, Peter Tork of The Monkees, Paula Abdul, the band Quiet Riot, Warrant, Oingo Boingo, Devo, RATT, and even magazine publisher Larry Flynt. This show can be seen in its entirety on You Tube under the name 2001 L.A. Music Awards at Whisky A Go-Go.