CBGB's Closes Down

American Voices

October 16, 2006 | ISSUE 42•41

After 33 years hosting punk shows, legendary club CBGB's closed its doors on Sunday. What do you think?

The music may be gone, but the historic stench of urine will permeate the site for generations to come.”

Gwen Macey
Armored-Truck Driver
When I think of the bands I saw there—The Dictators, Blondie, Suicide—I can't help but think, ‘time for a prostate exam.’”

Jerry Osbourne
Systems Analyst
It makes me sad that the ghosts of The Ramones will be forced to haunt a Pizzeria Uno.

Keith Thompson
Maintenance Worker

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