Photos of CBGB In Transition

by Scott Beale on October 17, 2008 · 5 comments

In February 2008 Raymond shot some beautiful and haunting photos of the shell the legendary New York rock club CBGB & OMFUG as it was in the process of being converted into a John Varvatos clothing boutique.

Two years ago CBGB closed down for good in October 2006 and in February 2007 I stopped by and shot some photos of the ghost of CBGB & OMFUG. Sadly CBGB founder Hilly Kristal passed away in August 2007.

MTV News has more on the transition of CBGB.

See Previously:

- So Long CBGB & OMFUG

- The Ghost of CBGB & OMFUG

- CBGB Founder Hilly Kristal Has Died

photos by Raymond

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1 Nina Rawkstah October 17, 2008 at 11:01 am

Thank you for posting Scott! A fantastic snapshot of a by gone era…truly touching.

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2 Steve Rhodes October 17, 2008 at 11:10 am

Here's a photo of the exterior now (towards the left)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsain/2851834028/

and the interior. it is very different from the San Francisco store (which is worth
visiting to see all the rock photos)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsain/2851001143/

I'm sure there are more, but those were the ones I could find quickly.

Also, Joe Holmes has an exhibit at Wall Space in Seattle through Nov 6th

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeholmes/2905549840/

it includes 16 of his photos of CBGBs

http://portfolio.streetnine.com/cbgb/

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3 petebeck October 17, 2008 at 11:15 am

what a complete shame that it was gutted. those walls belong in the R&R Hall of Fame, just as they are (or were).

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4 randi October 19, 2008 at 11:25 am

I remember seeing the Ramones there and puking on the bathroom floor. Ah, memories.

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5 Tanner October 20, 2008 at 9:51 am

this makes my stomach hurt.

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