El Mocambo, Music venue in Toronto, Canada
El Mocambo occupies a multi-level building on Spadina Avenue with a 26-foot neon palm tree sign marking its entrance since 1948.
The venue gained international recognition in 1977 when The Rolling Stones performed two secret shows under the pseudonym 'The Cockroaches' for their album recording.
The second floor of El Mocambo hosted performances by legendary artists including U2, Elvis Costello, and Blondie during its peak in the 1970s.
Following a 30 million dollar renovation by Michael Wekerle, El Mocambo now functions as a modern production and broadcasting facility for live music events.
Fender created exclusive guitars using wood from the original El Mocambo building, incorporating physical elements of this historic music venue into instruments.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1948
Official opening: 1948
Website: http://elmocambo.com
GPS coordinates: 43.65750,-79.40020
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
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