CBGB's Closes Down

Monday, October 16, 2006

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

Gwen Macey,
Armored-Truck Driver
“The music may be gone, but the historic stench of urine will permeate the site for generations to come.”

Jerry Osbourne,
Systems Analyst
“When I think of the bands I saw there—The Dictators, Blondie, Suicide—I can't help but think, ‘time for a prostate exam.’”

Keith Thompson,
Maintenance Worker
“It makes me sad that the ghosts of The Ramones will be forced to haunt a Pizzeria Uno.”

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