The Wiltern's name was derived from its location at the intersection of Wilshire and Western in Los Angeles, and this great venue has a long history of rock and pop concerts. Here is a short list of some of the great performances held here:

Pete Townshend
Thomas Dolby
Bob Dylan
The Cult
Foo Fighters
Ryan Adams
Ani DiFranco
Me'Shell Ndegeocello
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Foo Fighters
Art Garfunkel
Jaguares
The Rolling Stones
Badly Drawn Boy
Thievery Corporation
Los Lobos
Soft Cell
Lazy Dog
Joe Cocker
Counting Crows
Paul Oakenfold
Jane's Addiction