I know, why don't we lobby to get the building named as a historical landmark. That way we can save the building and while destroying what it stands for. We could make it a sort of B.B. King's-feel. But downtown instead of Times Square.
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Eric Olsen
Aug 04, 2005 at 12:29 pm
I find the fact that the building is controlled by a homeless shelter funny, sad, and fitting
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mike insetta
Aug 08, 2005 at 6:26 pm
Hilly Kristal gave all us original bands a place to play back in the early seventies, back when disco was all the rage and there were few if any venues for original acts. While our band (STUARTS HAMMER) never made it, Hilly was willing to take a chance with us (and other young bands) and gave us to record on the original Live At CBGB's. Thank GOd for peole like Hilly who are willing to take a chance and promote new and different talent. It will be a real shame if they close him down.
MIKE INSETTA BASS PLAYER STUARTS HAMMER
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Eric Olsen
Aug 11, 2005 at 10:46 am
thanks Mike, I remember you guys from the collection!
Kee-razy. I'm still debating whether to catch some of these concerts.... don't know whether it'll be cool or depressing to see them in their 40s....
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janet mcewan
Jul 11, 2006 at 10:31 pm
Im from Scotland UK and was recently in New york and was lucky to see CBGBS wow!! it is amazing inside, you can feel the history in that place and its sacred!!! lt like it was a religious experience! somebody somewhere MUST save CBGBS, good luck guys.i will be watching along with millions of other real music fans! hope to viist again soon. janet.
I had a punk clothing store on St. Marks Pl. in the late 70’s & 80’s. I did clothing for Blondie made Joey Ramones leather jacket among others. I was a regular at CBGB’s and now an era is gone. But all is not lost. I have just resurrected my look with a new website www.natashanyc.com. Come visit and view the old and the new. Natasha
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Article comments
26 - janine
I know, why don't we lobby to get the building named as a historical landmark. That way we can save the building and while destroying what it stands for. We could make it a sort of B.B. King's-feel. But downtown instead of Times Square.
27 - Eric Olsen
I find the fact that the building is controlled by a homeless shelter funny, sad, and fitting
28 - mike insetta
Hilly Kristal gave all us original bands a place to play back in the early seventies, back when disco was all the rage and there were few if any venues for original acts. While our band (STUARTS HAMMER) never made it, Hilly was willing to take a chance with us (and other young bands) and gave us to record on the original Live At CBGB's. Thank GOd for peole like Hilly who are willing to take a chance and promote new and different talent. It will be a real shame if they close him down.
MIKE INSETTA BASS PLAYER STUARTS HAMMER
29 - Eric Olsen
thanks Mike, I remember you guys from the collection!
30 - Legs
They metamucel's on me!
31 - leadballoonfizzle
Kee-razy. I'm still debating whether to catch some of these concerts.... don't know whether it'll be cool or depressing to see them in their 40s....
32 - janet mcewan
Im from Scotland UK and was recently in New york and was lucky to see CBGBS wow!! it is amazing inside, you can feel the history in that place and its sacred!!! lt like it was a religious experience! somebody somewhere MUST save CBGBS, good luck guys.i will be watching along with millions of other real music fans! hope to viist again soon. janet.
33 - Natasha Adonzio
I had a punk clothing store on St. Marks Pl. in the late 70’s & 80’s. I did clothing for Blondie made Joey Ramones leather jacket among others. I was a regular at CBGB’s and now an era is gone. But all is not lost. I have just resurrected my look with a new website www.natashanyc.com. Come visit and view the old and the new. Natasha