Legendary Punk Club Closes After 33 Years
Legendary New York club CBGB is closing its doors for the last time tonight after 33 years. Owner Hilly Kristal fought to keep it open, but to no avail. He has now decided to up sticks and move to Las Vegas.The club is synonymous with punk and New Wave, and bands such as The Ramones and Blondie launched their careers there.
I meant to visit CBGB while in New York last year, but I didn't get a chance. Guess I can't now.
posted by Kealo at 19:48
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I have it on good authority that the place was a dive.
I also understand that it is being closed to build a homeless shelter, so it's not all bad.
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