CBGB

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CBGB name up for sale
CBC News is reporting that CBGB, the name of the famous and now-defunct New York venue which fostered the early punk rock community, is up for sale. Lawyers for the estate of late CBGB founder Hillel Kristal are looking for buyers who would be "best for the brand and Hilley's legacy." After the club had closed in 2006 the rights to the name were purchased by a pair of marketing executives who created a company dubbed CBGB Holdings. That firm filed for bankruptcy in June without hang fully paid the…
2010-10-15 18:00:01

CBGB company files for bankruptcy
The company holding the name to the legendary CBGB club has filed for bankruptcy. Though the club itself shut down in late 2006, the name was purchased by a company that wanted to continue selling the venues' memorabilia and T-shirts. The club was first launched in 1973 by the late Hilly Kristal. Kristal ran the club from 1973 to 2006, giving vital early…
2010-06-14 14:30:02

"The Silence After" documents last days of CBGB
UN:ART:IG, the videographer who recently brought you footage of Hot Water Music's reunion performance in Sayreville, NJ has a feature online looking at the last days of CBGB's in New York. You can find all eight parts of "The Silence After" on YouTube or check out the first clip in the series, featuring Bad Brains and Avail, by clicking below.…
2008-02-09 18:40:41

CBGB to reopen as a high-end fashion boutique
You know what they say, every classic punk rock venue eventually turns into a high-end fashion boutique. Well, they don't say that, but maybe they should because the legendary CBGB has apparently be repurposed as just that. According to…
2007-10-29 15:15:02

Hilly Kristal (1931-2007)
Hilly Kristal, founder of famous New York venue CBGB, died at the age of 75 this past Tuesday of complications from lung cancer. Kristal ran the club from 1973 to 2006, giving vital early support to the scene that brought the world the Ramones, Patti Smith, Television, Blondie, the Talking…
2007-08-29 11:05:02

CBGB's Ebay Auction
Just when you thought you'd heard the last from CBGB's NYC, the historic venue will be auctioning items over the next few weeks on eBay. The first item going up for auction will be the waitress station, which has been in use at CBGB from the beginning (1973). You can check it out and bid…
2006-11-17 17:00:03

More coverage on the dismantling of CBGB
As a follow-up to yesterday's story on the dismantling of historic NYC rock club CBGB, we've learned that MTV.com has posted a similar story, more in-depth and including first-hand accounts of the final hours of the legendary rock club, and a full-detail picture slideshow. You can read the entire story over at MTV's…
2006-11-09 15:40:12

Photographer documents the dismantling of CBGB
The Punk Site's resident photographer recently took a trip to New York City to watch the dismantling of legendary punk venue, CBGB. You can check out the photos here. CBGB opened in December of 1973, and was a crucial part of the scene that gave birth to the…
2006-11-08 11:25:04

Sirius Radio to broadcast last CBGB New York Show
As an addendum to our story about the performances which will close out the legendary CBGB venue, the final ever performance, by Patti Smith will be broadcast exclusively by Sirius satellite Radio. The famed club is closing following unsuccessful rent negotiations with its landlord. News of its demise has prompted worldwide press coverage and sparked several campaigns to save the musical landmark. Tickets to the October 15 final show with Smith were sold out in 8 minutes, according…
2006-10-10 19:35:02

CBGB's final week
We've now entered the final week of existence for legendary New York venue CBGB. Here's a reminder on how the schedule of performances shaped up. Tonight and the following two evenings will see performances by the reunited Bad Brains. The pioneering punk act will be joined tonight by Avail and tomorrow by the Bouncing Souls. The Talking Heads get a tribute show on Thursday, which falls far short of an appearance…
2006-10-09 18:50:05