Rock Star was filmed in Los Angeles & Seattle in the United States of America.
Locations
Hotel (exterior)
Scene where Chris and Emily head outside after a night of partying and Mats tells Emily that she isn't allowed on the bus.
Scene was shot The Ambassador Hotel was constructed in 1921 by architect Myron Hunt in the Mediterranean Revival style. Over the years the hotel and Cocoanut Grove nightclub inside were very popular spots for celebrities. In 1968 Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in the hotel's main kitchen and marked the beginning of a rapid decline of the hotel. The hotel was closed to guest in 1989, though it remained open for filming and special events. The hotel was finally demolished in 2005 with only a few small portions retained to be integrated into the new Los Angeles High School of the Arts.
Real
In movie
Cuddy Mansion
Scene where Chris and Emily visit the band's mansion at Kirk Cuddy's invitation to audition for Steel Dragon.
Scene was shot This Los Angeles estate was constructed in 1928 for Edward Doheny, son of an oil tycoon. The property was purchased in 1965 by the city and is now a park and historic place. The grounds are open to the public, and the mansion itself can be toured.
Real
In movie
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Exposition Park)
Scene was shot The Coliseum was constructed in 1923 as a memorial to the veterans of WWI for just under $1-million with a capacity of over 75,000 people. In 1930 the stadium was expanded upwards to add an additional 25,000 seats for the 1932 Olympics. The stadium is home to the USC Trojans football team and the temporary home of the Los Angeles Rams until their new stadium is complete.