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Story summary
- CBGB, a dive bar in New York's East Village, became a pivotal punk hub in the 1970s.
- It was founded by Hilly Kristal and featured Ramones, Blondie, and Talking Heads.
- Although its gritty atmosphere endured, CBGB remained a sanctuary for original music, attracting famous and unknown acts.
- CBGB closed in 2006, yet its influence persists, celebrated by the box set "CBGB & OMFUG: A New York City Soundtrack 1975-1986".
