The iconic punk club CBGB was opened in 1973 by Hilly Kristal in Manhattan’s East Village which hosted New York artists and bands such as Ramones, Patti Smith, Television, Talking Heads andBlondie. The club officially closed on October 15, 2006 with Patti Smith performing the venue’s last concert, the club will now resume as CBGB LAB (Lounge and Bar) and will serve “American fare in a fun environment recalling the legendary music venue“, at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport. Watch the Ramones performing live at CBGB in 1974 below:
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