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The remnants of rock ‘n’ roll: The London landmarks that are still open today
One of the biggest tragedies for any rock and roll fan is the fact that so much history has been lost to time.
While the music remains, those of us not born in the right generation are forced to miss out on the hubs and hangout spots that prompted the art.
In London, blue plaques are everywhere, marking the homes and haunts of cultural icons. Yet many of the places where music history was actually made, whether recording studios, album cover locations or important venues, have long since disappeared. Replaced by Pret branches, office blocks or luxury flats, much of that history has been paved over, regardless of how significant those sites once were.
However, a few places grip on. The spirit of the past endures in a few key spots, from pubs and cafes that are still bustling to historic venues that have not only miraculously kept their doors open, still hosting a brand new generation of future stars, making more landmark moments day in and day out.
Walking tour guides will promise you authenticity for £150 a pop, but skip that and plot your map to these spots for Starman-approved pints, Pulp-approved comedown spots, and the last remnants of the rock and roll age.
