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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. [ 2 ] The letters CBGB were for Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Kristal's original vision for the club. But CBGB soon emerged as a famed and iconic venue for punk ...
Jul 3, 2024 · The Police. Synchronicity, Ghost in the Machine, Zenyattà Mondatta. The band played its first two North American shows at the legendary venue on October 20 and 21, 1978. 5. 423votes. The B-52's. The B-52’s, Wild Planet, Planet Claire. 6. 529votes.
- Ramones/Angel And The Snake (16 August 1974) The Ramones made their first public appearance as a quartet (prior to Tommy joining, Joey would sing from behind the drums), crowded onto a 10’ x 10’ stage, playing to an almost empty club.
- Patti Smith/Television (23 March 1975) The uncrowned Queen of CBGB, Patti Smith was first introduced to the venue by Richard Hell. Upon placing her poetry in a modern rock setting alongside Lenny Kaye, Smith’s ascent was swift.
- Heartbreakers/Talking Heads/Blondie (15 August 1975) Another pivotal night, as the NYC scene (latterly marketed as punk) gradually took shape. Richard Hell’s Blank Generation joined ex-Doll Johnny Thunders’ Chinese Rocks in The Heartbreakers’ set.
- Damned/Dead Boys (7-10 April 1977) Pioneering UK punk missionaries the Damned were the first to take the 100 Club’s version of the three-chord gospel to the colonials, who lapped it up.
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.
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The last concert at CBGB & OMFUG was on October 08, 2006. The bands that performed were: Murphy's Law / Sick of It All / Agnostic Front / Madball / Harley's War. CBGB & OMFUG's concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their past concerts & performances.
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Jul 31, 2017 · Metal Hammer. The 10 best CBGBs shows of all time, as chosen by Prong's Tommy Victor. By Briony Edwards. ( Metal Hammer ) published 31 July 2017. Prong's mainman Tommy Victor has spent the last 30+ years on the frontline of New York's heavy music scene. Here, he recounts the 10 best shows he ever witnessed at the legendary CBGBs.
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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. It closed in 2006.
