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Exclusive! Highlights Of 2026 'BAJA Racing Hall Of FAME' & 'Metal Hall Of Fame' Bash In West Hollywood February 9, 2026 - Sunset Strip TakeOver!

Race & Metal stars, major music industry executives, corporate CEOs and fans throughout the world attended the 2026 "Sunset Strip TakeOver" blowout bash on January 21, 2026 to honor the legacy of the Sunset Strip.

The bash included all-star reunions and tributes across the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Roxy Theater and Viper Room music venues in West Hollywood, California. The inductees of the night were Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES), Rikki Rockett (POISON),Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS), Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.) and Warren DeMartini (RATT). The bash started with a reunion of Graham Bonnet and Chris Impellitteri after 30 years, with their bandmates James Pulli, Ed Roth and Ken Mary.

The evening then shifted to a WHITESNAKE tribute with WHITESNAKE members Doug Aldrich and Dino Jelusick. Rockett followed them with his 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame induction and performances of "Talk Dirty To Me" and "Look What The Cat Dragged In", with Britt Lightning (VIXEN), Johnny Martin (L.A. GUNS) and SirusXM's Tommy London. Up next was Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT). He took to the stage to perform a QUIET RIOT "Metal Health" tribute with Tony Cavazo, Jeff Pilson, Jimmy D'Anda, Marc Ferrari, Dino Jelusick, Ken Mary and Marq Torien. The second 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame inductee was Guns, and he performed with his band L.A. GUNS. The third inductee Clarke and his band played his GUNS N' ROSES version of "Knockin' On Heaven's Door".

Race & Metal Fans were then treated to a spectacular RATT set with the PEARCY/DEMARTINI band, which included 2026 inductee DeMartini, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy, Cavazo, Matt Thorne and Blas Elias. The final inductee of the night was Holmes, and he closed the show with his rocking solo band. They played two W.A.S.P. songs and performed a tribute to late KISS legend Ace Frehley.

Top executives and musicians also took part in the red-carpet ceremonies, including those from Netflix, BMG, Danny Wimmer Presents, YoutTube, Yamaha, SiriusXM, rock bands RED REIGN and WICKED, PRTTY RIDICIOULS frontman Stone Panunzio and Monster Energy supercross star athletes Robbie Wageman, Marshal Weltin and Derek Kelley.

The event was hosted by Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy Rankin. It was sponsored by Danny Wimmer Presents and ROCKSTAR Energy. Both fans and celebrities took part in the different events of the night, which included an exclusive VIP party at the Viper Room, inductions and performances at the Roxy and an after-party at the Rainbow.

Q RADIO Reporting

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