purchased the Golden Bear. They continued to book a diverse list of entertainers, such as Jeff Lorber Fusion with Kenny G, Muddy Waters, Jerry Garcia, Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, The Ramones, The Bongos, Agent Orange, Arlo Guthrie, Maria Muldaur, Peter Gabriel and comedian Steve Martin. In 1979 the artist Wyland, who lived next door, painted the outside wall of the building. It showed musical notes and some of the artists that performed at the venue. Wyland later became famous for his Whaling Walls. Closure The Golden Bear closed because of the costs involved in retrofitting the brick building for seismic compliance and the redevelopment of downtown Huntington Beach. The last performance was on January 29, 1986, by Robin Trower. Postclosure In 1990, an attempt was made to resurrect the Golden Bear as "Pepper's Golden Bear" in the new building on the original site. An unknown Will Ferrell made his stand up comedy debut at the club during this period. However, it closed after six months. In 2010, Joe Daichendt, co-owner of Pierside Pavilion, proposed a new, $2 million, Golden Bear. The venue would be built at the site of movie theaters that closed in 2006. Huntington Beach celebrated memories of the club for the city's centennial celebration in September 2009, with a two-day Golden Bear reunion at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, a few blocks from the original location. Honk, David Lindley, Ray Manzarek of The Doors, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chris Hillman and Herb Pederson were among the performers for the city's 100-year anniversary. In 2014, the city unveiled a commemorative plaque honoring the venue on the wall of the Pierside Pavilion. Notes References Carvounas, Robert J. (2009). A History of the Golden Bear, Huntington Beach. Westminster Press. Defunct nightclubs in the United States Nightclubs in California Music venues in California Historic Rock and Roll Landmarks Culture of Huntington Beach, California History of Huntington Beach, California Buildings and structures demolished in 1986 External links . See: "Golden Bear Dining and Concert Hall featured Jack Mack and the Heart Attack and Steve Martin among the hundreds of famous actors, comedians and musicians that enjoyed performing in Huntington Beach, California."