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:
- CBGB Founder Hilly Kristal Has Died
photos by Raymond
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Thank you for posting Scott! A fantastic snapshot of a by gone era…truly touching.
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/
what a complete shame that it was gutted. those walls belong in the R&R Hall of Fame, just as they are (or were).
I remember seeing the Ramones there and puking on the bathroom floor. Ah, memories.
this makes my stomach hurt.
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