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Life at the Troubadour

Musicians and former staff recall the energy and community that surrounded the club

Aired 03/01/2011 | Rating NR

American Masters

Life at the Troubadour

Clip: 3/1/2011 | 7m

Musicians and former staff recall the energy and community that surrounded the club

In these deleted scenes from Troubadours, Roger McGuinn, former Troubadour staff, photographer Harry Diltz, Cheech & Chong, and Bonnie Raitt tell stories about the incredible energy and community that centered around the nightly performances and daily club life, including the time Joni Mitchell surprised Bonnie Raitt backstage and anecdotes of David Crosby's legendary pot smoking habit.

Aired 03/01/2011 | Rating NR

Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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