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CBGB
CBGB was a legendary music club in New York City’s East Village that became the birthplace of American punk rock and a cornerstone of underground music.
Opened in 1973 by Hilly Kristal, the venue originally stood for Country, BlueGrass and Blues, although it soon became synonymous with punk, new wave and alternative rock. CBGB launched the careers of bands including the Ramones, Talking Heads, Blondie, Television, Patti Smith Group and Dead Boys, helping redefine popular music before closing its doors in 2006. Today, it remains one of the most iconic live music venues in rock history.
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More About CBGB
CBGB stands for Country, BlueGrass and Blues, the genres founder Hilly Kristal originally intended the club to showcase before it became the epicentre of the American punk movement.
CBGB is famous for launching the careers of pioneering punk and new wave bands including the Ramones, Talking Heads, Blondie, Television and Patti Smith Group, making it one of the most influential music venues in history.
CBGB closed in 2006 after a lengthy rent dispute with its landlord. Although the original venue no longer exists, its legacy lives on through the artists it helped launch and its enduring influence on rock and alternative music.