CBGB

CBGB, also CBGB's or CB's is a club in the Manhattan Bowery district of New York City, New York. The full name is CBGB & OMFUG which stands for "Country, Bluegrass, and Blues and Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers".

Founding

CBGB's was founded in 1973, by Hilly Kristal. Kristal renovated the space from the defunct "Palace Bar", a seedy Bowery pit. At around 4000 square feet, it was the largest bar in the area. Better to pack in the Country, Blue Grass, and Blues fans Kristal was hoping to attract. Later that year, struggling to keep the bar afloat, Kristal was approached by the band Television. They were rock, but Kristal decided to give them a shot. The gig went terribly in Kristal's opinion, but through persistance, Television's manager booked at CBGB for another gig, but this time added a new band called The Ramones to the bill.

Related Topics:
1973 - Hilly Kristal - Television - The Ramones

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