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CBGB was a New York City music club opened in 1973 by Hilly Kristal in the East Village in Manhattan, New York City. The club was previously a biker bar and before that was a dive bar. The letters CBGB were for Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Kristal's original vision for the club.
CBGB was a legendary club in New York City that fostered punk and new wave bands like the Ramones, Blondie, and Talking Heads. Learn about its origins, legacy, and reincarnation as a music festival and historic site.
CBGB is the undisputed birthplace of punk.
Oct 11, 2013 · CBGB is a 2013 crime drama music film that depicts the history of the legendary nightclub that launched the punk-rock scene in New York. The film stars Alan Rickman as Hilly Kristal, the club owner, and features scenes with Blondie, Ramones, Talking Heads, and other iconic bands.
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- Crime, Drama, Music
- Randall Miller
- 2013-10-11
CBGB, music club located in New York City that became legendary for staging performances by punk and new wave bands. It was founded by Hilly Kristal in 1973 and helped launch the careers of such groups as Talking Heads, Blondie, and the Ramones.
Feb 3, 2024 · Fifty years ago, Manhattan dive bar CBGB began to become the home of a new musical scene – making the careers of Patti Smith, Blondie, the Ramones and many more. British Broadcasting Corporation...
Oct 15, 2016 · Features. Classic Rock. 10 legendary shows that made CBGB Famous. By Ian Fortnam. ( Classic Rock ) last updated 15 October 2021. CBGB was the breeding ground for the universally influential 1970's New York City rock scene. Here's 10 shows that made its reputation. CBGB in 1983(Image credit: Jack Vartoogian \/ Getty Images)
