CBGB – The Birth Of American Punk

founded by hilly kristal in 1973, CBGB was the birth place for some of the best american punk bands such as the ramones. other bands that frequently played at the club include dead boys, misfits, the cramps, talking heads, blondie and the dead boys. in october 2006 the iconic music venue closed down and patti smith performed for the final concert.

since i am on my way to new york i decided to dedicate a gallery to the new york lecgend CBGB. hope you enjoy these photos as much as i do.. wish i could of been around to see such great bands perform live.. would of been an amazing expierence.

xxoo

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