A West Colfax landmark! They got into a lawsuit with Warner Brothers and
had to change the name to the 'Big Bunny Motel' in 1997. Actress Sue
Lyon (Lolita) reputedly tried to commit suicide by jumping out the
window, but failed miserably, as the motel is only one story.
Walking west across the parking lot and street (Kendall) in the '70s was the infamous "Freddie's Lounge" - home of some of the best live music in Denver at the time. Great bands like Trixie's "Triple A," the Flyers, Ace Pancakes, Willie Nelson played there also. A legend, now long gone, along with the "Bugs" now "Big Bunny."
ReplyDeleteSue Lyon, from "Lolita" stayed at the Bugs when she was married to a convict in the state prison.
Delete