CBGB's Lease Expires

American Voices

September 9, 2005 | ISSUE 41•36

The landlord of the CBGB's building announced that he will not renew the lease of the legendary New York club. What do you think?

The musical voice of a generation has gone silent. Now, we’ll be able to clearly hear the actual voices of that same generation complain about joint pain.

Gordon Puente
Glazier
If I ever miss CBGB's, I'll put on a shitty band's self-released CD, drink a $6 Budweiser, and piss all over myself.

Joseph Gardener
Stereo Installer
CBGB's is following in the great punk tradition (i.e. it's dying).

Amy Lindner
Systems Analyst

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02.07.12 | ISSUE 48•06

Nine whooping cranes that had been following an ultralight aircraft as it guided them on their migratory route stopped when they reached Alabama, 500 miles short of the intended destination.
Florida Millionaire Adopts 42-Year-Old Girlfriend

02.06.12 | ISSUE 48•06

A 48-year-old West Palm Beach millionaire and polo club founder has adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend in an apparent bid to avoid paying out a wrongful death lawsuit.
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