Like this gallery? Shortly after it opened in 1973, the music club known the world over as CBGB OMFUG became a New York City icon.
What was CBGB like when it opened in 1973?
When it was first opened in 1973, CBGB was supposed to showcase country and bluegrass, but it would soon become the punk rock headquarters of the world. Like this gallery? Two unidentified young men in leather jackets stand outside CBGB on Valentine’s Day 1983.
What happened to the CBGB Club in London?
And in 2008, fashion designer John Varvatos opened a store there, although in tasteful fashion. Aside from a few needed upgrades, the entire interior of the club remained the same – stickers, graffiti and all – as it housed CBGB memorabilia and clothes for sale.
