Fender's Ballroom

Walk inside a tribute to the legendary Long Beach venue.

It's where No Doubt first met the world.

Walk inside a tribute to the legendary Long Beach venue.

It's where No Doubt first met the world.

Walk inside a tribute to the legendary Long Beach venue.

It's where No Doubt first met the world.

“Fender’s was awesome. So many legendary punk, reggae, ska and mod shows happened there. It was a total dive. In the best way. The place had so much vibe…like the vibe was literally dripping off the walls. It was all about the music and the bands. It felt raw and dangerous, like shit was going to go off at any moment. We played there a bunch of times in our early years, opening for Fishbone or The Untouchables or doing our own shows. I loved that place.”

- Tony Kanal

“Fender’s was awesome. So many legendary punk, reggae, ska and mod shows happened there. It was a total dive. In the best way. The place had so much vibe…like the vibe was literally dripping off the walls. It was all about the music and the bands. It felt raw and dangerous, like shit was going to go off at any moment. We played there a bunch of times in our early years, opening for Fishbone or The Untouchables or doing our own shows. I loved that place.”

- Tony Kanal

“Fender’s was awesome. So many legendary punk, reggae, ska and mod shows happened there. It was a total dive. In the best way. The place had so much vibe…like the vibe was literally dripping off the walls. It was all about the music and the bands. It felt raw and dangerous, like shit was going to go off at any moment. We played there a bunch of times in our early years, opening for Fishbone or The Untouchables or doing our own shows. I loved that place.”

- Tony Kanal

Memorabilia

Check out the gear that made some of the beautiful noise.

Vintage Mod Sweater-T shirt

March 14, 1987

Worn by Tony to a No Doubt show at Fender's Ballroom, March 14, 1987.

Tony: "Ok so I went to school with the original drummer of No Doubt, Chris Webb. Chris came up to me one day and said he is in a new band and they are about to play their first club show and would I want to check it out because they didn’t like their bass player. So I went to that show on March 14, 1987, bought the blue shirt, was in the audience (I have the ticket on my wall) and a week or so later, I tried out for the band and got in. So my first show was about a month later, April 19th at Ginos."

Vintage Mod Sweater-T shirt

March 14, 1987

Raggedy Ann & Andy style costumes

Late 1980's - early 1990's

Handmade by Gwen, worn by Tony and Gwen.

Jumpsuit with custom screen printed "ND railroad crossing" logo

Late 1980's - early 1990's

Worn by Tony for numerous performances.

Late Night With Conan O'Brien cue card

January 30, 1996

Cue card from No Doubt's first network TV appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

Costume from first ever No Doubt tour

1992

Handmade and worn by Gwen.

Green leather jacket (replica)

Late 1980's - early 1990's

Frequently worn by Gwen. This piece was a wardrobe staple for her during the late 1980's-1990's.

2009 summer tour setlists

2009

Printed on glow-in-the-dark sticker vinyl for visibility on stage.

Prom photo & punch glass

May 1988

Tony & Gwen attending Anaheim High School Prom.

Prom dress

May 1988

Worn by Gwen, when attending Anaheim High School Prom with Tony.

Poster for No Doubt's first club show

March 14, 1987

With The Untouchables at Fender's Ballroom.

No Doubt demo tape & t-shirt

1987

Purchased by Adrian before joining the band.

Mr. Spock shirt

1994-1995

Worn by Tom during early Beacon Street era.

Hamer "Graffiti" Guitar

2002

Tagged by Seth Binzer and played by Tom on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.

Yamaha bass guitar

Undated

Played by Tony for: self-titled album, The Beacon Street Collection, Tragic Kingdom, "Trapped In A Box" music video

Custom Rock Steady bass

November 11, 2001

Played by Tony on the Front Row Center concert on ABC.

Kaur "Banshee" Guitar

2024

Played by Tom at Coachella 2024

Prop bass

2001

Prop bass custom made to be played underwater played by Tony in "Hella Good" music video

Hamer Custom “Sea of Cortez” Guitar

2003

Played by Tom during No Doubt's Super Bowl Halftime performance.

Fender "Music Master 2" Guitar

undated

Played by Tom on the Tragic Kingdom album recording

Hamer Custom Rock Steady guitar

2002

Played by Tom on the Rock Steady tour

Hamer Standard Target Guitar

2002

Played by Tom at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas.

Ibenez "Flying V" guitar

1940s

Played by Tom for the "Spider Webs" music video

Harmony Arch Top Guitar

1940s

Played by Tom for the Return Of Saturn album recording

Original logo drum head

Early 1990's

Played by Adrian

"Railroad Crossing" drum head

Late 1980's - early 1990's

Played by Adrian

Rock Steady Tour drum head

2002

Played by Adrian

Rock Steady Tour drum head

2002

Played by Adrian

Portrait drum head

2002

Made by a band while Adrian's wife was having their first child. He saw it live on TV.

Singles drum head

2004

Played by Adrian for Blink-182/No Doubt Summer Tour

Push And Shove drum head

2012

Played by Adrian for the Seven Night Stand shows at Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles

Rubber costume

2003

Worn by Adrian at the Grammys.

No Doubt's first tour itinerary

1992

Copy edit notes for self-titled album liner notes

1992

Contract for Las Vegas show

1992

Band compensation for performance: $100.00

Contract for Tempe, Arizona show

1992

Band compensation for performance: $100.00

Original No Doubt illustration for album artwork

1987

Original No Doubt logo created by Eric Stefani.

Bel Air Delta Airlines Flight Itinerary & ticket

1996

Traveling for New York shows.

Expenses Ledgers and receipt

late 1980's - early 1990's

Ledgers used to keep track of band spending and contributions. Receipt from Stompbox Rehearsal Studio, Anaheim, 1991.

Sunglasses, hair pick, and Vespa scooter horn cover

1987

Belonged to John Spence, original No Doubt lead singer.

Demo tape, produced by Flea

1990

Recording produced by Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers).

Collection of original No Doubt demo tapes

Late 1980's

Custom No Doubt promotional items

1992

Made to promote a show at Fender's Ballroom, and the release party for the band's self-titled album at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California.

Early tour schedules

Late 19080's - early 1990's