1. The Cotton Club - 2125 N. Vancouver Ave.
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The Cotton Club, owned by Paul Knauls, Sr., was known as "the only nightclub on the West Coast with wall-to-wall soul." Bill Deiz talks about what it felt like to play at this legendary spot and Gregg A. Smith tells us about Paul's management style. Shirley Nanette remembers dressing up to get into the club as a teenager and Paul recounts drummer Ron Steen's memorable first show with Etta James.
Photo: Paul Knauls & The De-Lites
