The Tower Records building on Sunset Boulevard was once a major WeHo landmark. It was saved from the threat of demolition last year, and will now return to its full former glory for just one night, thanks to a new documentary about the brand.
Colin Hanks’ All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records is a new documentary exploring the history and legacy of Tower Records, which began in California in 1960 and expanded nationwide, with international franchises, before going bankrupt in 2006.
The documentary is out in theaters this Friday, October 16th, but is celebrating its premiere the day before with a party at none other than the old Tower Records site on Sunset, with a special performance from Eagles of Death Metal, a side project of Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme.
The building was almost demolished last year, but was saved by Gibson Guitars, which bought the site to run a storefront for its guitars and gear. Gibson is now working with the All Things Must Pass filmmakers to restore the iconic exterior sign for the night, bringing Tower Records back – if briefly.
Watch the trailer for the documentary here, and keep an eye out on Sunset later this week to see the store back in action.