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CBGB Toilet – An unforgettable, glorified place 🫣

Photo by Chris Stein, late October 2006, two weeks after the club's final closure and the start of demolition work.

A place of great stories and amazing live acts.

A place full of memories.

52 years ago
"Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Other Music For Uplifting Gourmandizers" opened its doors 🎸

In December 1973, Hilly Kristal opened the CBGB bar, which later became a springboard for countless punk and rock bands.

The legendary CBGB club on a snowy, cold day in New York City

Photo by Patrick Cummins

19 years ago today

The Bowery changed forever

Early Monday morning on October 16, 2006, punk rock venue CBGB officially closed its doors.

Hilly Kristal and the homeowners ended their relationship due to a long argument

In memory of Hilly Kristal, owner of the legendary New York club CBGB, born on this day in 1931 in New York City.

Photo: J. R. Rost, taken in Hilly's management Office 😍

42 years ago
The stage at CBGB, New York City, July 1983

– so many careers began here.

– great concerts were the order of the day.

– East Coast punk rock had its home here.

Photo Bill Tompkins

51 years ago
Country, Bluegrass and Blues opens 🎸

In December 1973, Hilly Kristal opened the CBGB bar, which later became a springboard for countless punk and rock bands

18 years ago today

The Bowery changed forever

Early Monday morning on October 16, 2006, punk rock venue CBGB officially closed its doors.

Hilly Kristal and the homeowners ended their relationship due to a long argument

18 years ago today

Snipes from the Final Show at CBGB