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CBGB was a New York City music club opened in 1973 by Hilly Kristal in Manhattan's East Village. The club was previously a biker bar and before that was a dive bar. The letters CBGB were for Country, Bluegrass, and Blues, Kristal's original vision, yet CBGB soon became a famed venue of punk rock and new wave bands like the Ramones, Television, Patti Smith Group, Blondie, and Talking Heads. From the early 1980s onward, CBGB was known for hardcore punk.
One storefront beside CBGB became the "CBGB Record Canteen", a record shop and café. In the late 1980s, "CBGB Record Canteen" was converted into an art gallery and second performance space, "CB's 313 Gallery". CB's Gallery was played by music artists of milder sounds, such as acoustic rock, folk, jazz, or experimental music, such as Dadadah, Kristeen Young and Toshi Reagon, while CBGB continued to showcase mainly hardcore punk, post punk, metal, and alternative rock. 313 Gallery was also the host location for Alchemy, a weekly Goth night showcasing goth, industrial, dark rock, and darkwave bands. On the other side, CBGB was operating a small cafe and bar in the mid-1990s, which served classic New York pizza, among other items.
Around 2000, CBGB entered a protracted dispute over allegedly unpaid rent amounts until the landlord, Bowery Residents' Committee, sued in 2005 and lost the case, but a deal to renew CBGB's lease, expiring in 2006, failed. The club closed upon its final concert, played by Patti Smith, on October 15, 2006. CBGB Radio launched on the iHeartRadio platform in 2010, and CBGB music festivals began in 2012. In 2013, CBGB's onetime building, 315 Bowery, was added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of The Bowery Historic District (not a New York City Historic District).

[@Mszahnclass95]

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[@Mszahnclass95]

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[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

​@@SCOTTONTAPEI know you're gonna dig this new York city 🇺🇸

[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

​@@SCOTTONTAPEnew York City I know you're gonna dig this new York city 🇺🇸

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

Bless them for keeping that place close to the original as possible. I miss those days when there was real rock music and people listened for the music.

[@mondoseguendo6113]

Amen!

[@andreaxyz3959]

No they didn't: the smell coming out of that shithole was horrendous.

[@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883]

I was there when the Talking Heads took the stage for the first time. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow! That is amazing !

[@jeffm5056]

Lucky!

[@KMc-cw3qt]

I think you’re one of the few older than I on this thread lol! #NYHC

[@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883]

@@KMc-cw3qt I'm an Oldie but Goodie lol.

[@surfinbird71]

I was there when Elvis debuted Hound Dog with Dolly Parton as his backup singer.....Jimmy Rodgers headlined the show ; )

[@JeffreyHalpin]

My wife and i were visiting New York and had to go and see CBGB`s. CBGB`s was closed however the front door was opened so we went inside and there where 2 men counting a large pile of money. They turned to use and we asked if we could go inside and have a look. They said yes and we had the place to ourselves. That was a blast and an awesome experience.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That’s wild !

[@noneyabidness196]

I was a huge straight edge hardcore fan in my 20s and A LOT of bands played at CBGB’s when they came through new york or were from around the east coast in the 80s and 90s

[@soundofhistory_]

I love that they've made an effort to respect the old club. Thanks for showing it off!

[@danielholloway]

Very cool video Scott, I went to NYC in 2005 and stood outside CBGBs, I did ask the door guy if I could pop my head in but he said no. One of my biggest regrets is not taking a photo of myself outside as it closed around a year later. There was a cafe/bar next door called CBs at the time if I recall and I bought a badge in there which I still have today. Thanks Scott, these places are historically important.

[@robindore258]

I remember getting into clubs and bars in the late 70s it was an awesome time too be alive. The best of music growing up in 60s70s 80s90s . Thanks Scott ,✌🏻❤️ out

[@fever_spike]

LOVE the overlay you did at 10:40…! LONG LIVE CBGB! COUNTRY BLUEGRASS BLUES & OTHER MUSIC FOR UPLIFTING GORMANDIZERS! 🤘🏻♥️

[@user-ik8ui9rk8c]

Hi Scott, im disabled like i 've said before your so healing to me. My dad in 2003 from cancer and my mom has health issues and has heart trouble. you make feel so good. I'LL always be there for you from Vickie🥰

[@ST-xg3gy]

Played CBGBs in 95. Still had that grime, great time. The staff dug the band and took us out to an after hours bar the size of a small living room. Great times! Yes, played there! Played The Continental the next night.

[@hatednyc]

That was a great time! The late nineties into the 00’s. I was there almost every Sunday then for the $5 HC & Punk matinee shows. So many wonderful times spent there.

[@ST-xg3gy]

​@@hatednycCool! So happy we made the trip. Drove up from South Carolina.

[@jayfry-tv]

Such a historic spot!! You must have got chills walking through those doors!! Great video Scott!! Love your channel!! ⚡️⚡️

[@catherineferguson7388]

Great video Scott, I’m glad they kept some of the originals, it’s good to keep a piece of history. Thank you xxx

[@MK-xl9tt]

Thanks for the video. Awesome to see they kept some of the original interior. I had the privilege of playing there with my band in the mid 90s. It was definitely one of the highlights of my “rockstar” lol years. We played a Thursday night which was kind of an audition and we’re asked back to play on a Saturday night.

[@bladetilldead]

I was at the final closing show of CBGBs with my parents and saw Bad Brains, the Dictators, the Waldos and Blondie! Me and my dad both got wasted double fisting long islands and kicked out of the club by the end of the night in true CBGB fashion haha legendary club, so thankful I went with my parents for an amazing night before it closed for good. A night I'll never forget. Thanks for showing what it looks like now! cheers!

[@rduquet]

Wasn't The Last Show Patti Smith !!??? 😎

[@bladetilldead]

@@rduquet yeah I think there was a double weekend event if I remember correctly? and we might have been at the other one!?

[@hatednyc]

Scott’s still in NYC- maybe I’ll see him! Still miss CB’s very much. Should’ve gotten historic landmark status.

[@djinnmagik4817]

It's great seeing CBGB's! My old band Plunk Fusion played a live set at CBGB'S back in 1998! It's great to see that they kept the authenticity of the club in the clothes store. I haven't been there since. So many great bands came up out of CBGB'S. The Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, amongst many more like MSI.

[@lennon1482]

blondie...great?

[@chantillylace67]

Thanks! Hey Scott! That was INCREDIBLE! If these walls could talk...So Awesome, as all of your videos are! 😊✌❤

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Chantall! Very appreciated!!

[@lisakoon4966]

My late fiance played with the Ramones, Blondie,Chrissy Hind there twice. His bands were punk rockers and local to Rochester.

[@alvalentin6384]

What a great time walking south on Broadway right passed "Tower Records' and then making a left on Bleeker and heading across Lafayette, where Bowie lived, passed Mulberry and Mott Street until you got to the club. I worked the door at a place called "Under Acme", which was a small BBQ restaurant with an area in the basement where bands used to play.

[@KMc-cw3qt]

Played there with the Goops in ‘92(?) Great spot 🤘

[@alvalentin6384]

@@KMc-cw3qt That’s great. I remember how difficult it was to bring equipment down the tiny stairs. I always felt bad for the drummers.

[@KMc-cw3qt]

@@alvalentin6384 HA! I forgot that part. Actually I think that was the show I bailed on load-out and woke up the next morning wondering how I got home and where all my gear went 😀

[@user-nc8fx9mb8l]

Wow, I'm glad they kept some of its originality wow ❤

[@freaktemple]

I am so happy that , in the time I were I was working in a tattoo studio in NY, i went to CBGB‘s on several occasions to see Ramones or monster magnet and the clutch ( when they came out with their first album ) .

[@skyytheater]

I played there in the 80s with a band called Steel Embrace. NYC was really gritty in those days. 😃🎸

[@Suzismymom]

Thank you for that. I'm kinda choked up as so many memories swept over me. I'm out of words, a very rare thing for me 😎

[@keithhaggard323]

I saw Jane Siberry in concert at CBGB right before it closed and was so awestruck to be able to see the club before it closed.

[@OU812cheeto]

So sad. We used to play there a lot in the late 70's and it felt like my second home. I can't remember how many times I'd plop into a taxi from my apartment in the West Village and say to the cab driver, "Bleecker and the Bowery, please!" The stage used to bounce up and down with every band member hopping up and down, so when you were trying to sing, you had to keep your mouth away from the mic a bit -- otherwise, you'd knock your teeth out! The bathroom was great and we used to run down there constantly to do another line of coke. haha A unique place, for sure.

[@fishrider62]

My family and I were on a double decker tour bus and we drove by CBGB's. I freaked out, the driver never even mentioned it. Next stop I stopped a taxi and asked if the guy knew were CBGB's was, he took us back down there. My wife and kids stood outside because they were young kids, I went in and was stoked. The lady behind the bar told me they were closing in October, made me so sad. I couldn't believe how low the riser was. Glad I got to go in it.

[@NathanMaddenTravels]

Hope all is well Scott, Absolutely loved your last video on Sid and Nancy. Wishing you continued success bro🤘👍

[@njlefty5262]

Played there a few times. Miss that club. 🎸

[@njlefty5262]

Thanks!

[@Liz-cmc313]

Sweet! Thanks Scott, no lie, I was thinking about this club when I would frequent the place often. I was so bummed when they shut down. I was a guitar tech for a local band. Too many great bands to mention. 🤘🔥

[@KMc-cw3qt]

I “lived” there on Sundays back in the 80’s. Hard to see. What band did you tech for & when?

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽. I hope you had a Awesome day ‼️👍🏽😃. Thank you for inviting me to watch your video 📸.👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻

[@Lollylobesjewellery]

You must feel so honoured that you were able to be that be a platt of that amazing history our metal and rock bars in nz have all been through the same thing and it’s sad they no longer exist

[@houseofBuck]

I was lucky enough to go to CBGB's in 2005 right before it closed. Got to see a small show and picked up a T Shirt. Glad I went, I noticed that place Mayne held 200 people, and the stage was like a foot high. I'm from LA, so it was a treat checking out some New York clubs. Wish Maxes was still around. I'm a huge Dolls and Thunders fan. It was a cool place. F John V or whatever his name is.

[@LaurenOliviArt]

You’re saying f John V but did you watch the whole video? He has salvaged the walls while still running his business. He couldn’t have completely gutted it but didn’t. Which in previous posts I thought he did !!! So I’m actually surprised

[@houseofBuck]

@@LaurenOliviArt Don't care, John V is overpriced crap.

[@CJRamos-jv3pb]

Makes me wanna cry. Played there a couple of times in '88, and can't begin to count how many times I hung out there.

[@flocosta]

That looks like a cool hangout in its day. I just love how they preserved the old walls behind glass. Ingenious!

[@nanhall3973]

Fun little visit - and another bathroom tour! 🤣 Thanks for taking us along, Scott!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

ALWAYS check out the bathrooms!

[@rkline65]

Any time have seen this place, I just figured they re did it all and stocked $750 dollar jeans. Things change, that’s part of life, but I’m glad to see this video and they do seem to indeed understand the history of that building.

[@jayweiss4378]

New York at Christmas is nice! No matter your religion New York brings everyone together best👍🏻

[@catherineflanagan1587]

Best times for great bands.that was my kind of place. Thankyou scott for taking us all on a magical mystery tour once again .I live in ireland but I will try to visit that amazing shop next holiday 🇮🇪🙂😎🎸🎸🎶🎶

[@ilanarhian]

I didn’t know they had kept so much from the original so that’s cool to see! I had assumed it wasn’t really worth going in there because it was just a normal store.

[@Logotic]

Thanks for this. I've walked by the place but always figured it was just a bougie clothing store now. It's good to know the owners preserved at least a little bit of the original.

[@andreadeamon6419]

We were getting into bars at 13 because we knew the band. Our parents dropped us off and picked us up. Cleveland really does rock 🎸🎶

[@rickh3714]

My mates encouraged me to see a then little known band but Mum said no! ( well there was a drive-by shooting murder about that time at the bar in question and I was only 17. My mates got to play on the drums at set up. The band's name ... The Cure.

[@bencharlie9509]

Scott, people stopped going to clubs in NYC because they banned smoking in bars around that time. Places like CB’s had a no re-entry policy. So when people went outside to smoke they couldn’t come back in without paying a cover again. Plus the neighbors began complaining about the smoke going up through their windows from the crowds of smokers and their noise outside all night. Another thing also began. Higher taxes. This drove Hilly so move to Nevada and he opened the club again in Vegas but it was far from the same as NYC. So basically the city drove classic clubs like CBs out. A cool factoid. Tommy Victor from Prong was a sound man, and artists like Blondie, Izzy Pop, the Ramones and Talking Heads were regular fixtures. It was legendary and it’s a shame the city didn’t honor its heritage the way they should’ve.

[@Suzismymom]

I guess I'm just that old lol When I was part of the scene circa 1977 through 1980 we smoked inside cbgbs, I even have pictures of me and some friends inside smoking, in fact I stole an ashtray, a shotglass and a mug, all glass lol I don't know if there was a no re-entry policy back then, if there was, I was one of the lucky ones because we'd go back and forth between cbgbs and Max's Kansas City, we always got back in without a problem.

[@aaphotofilm]

We love you Scott. Wow what a video this was. I had to watch some of your old ones too that I missed watching. You're amazing and we love what you do 😊

[@michellesterling1750]

Omg I was geeking out watching this video!!! More excited than any of the LA bars and clubs. Thank you John for keeping the walls up!!!!

[@jillgross6232]

I love the Ramones, and it looks like a place they'd play, lol! It has that very punk feel. My favorite Ramones album is "Road To Ruin" and as every 80's teen knows, you totally trashed your LP's. They were played constantly. No matter how hard you tried, scratches happened. It now is proudly framed above my bed. Along with my first Cher album (an Australian Release) and my original Bay City Rollers album from my very early teens. All of them hold significant meaning to me. Thank you, Scott, for taking us to places we may never get to visit! Take care and stay safe! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alliekuma4234]

This is so awesome! I heard it mentioned in my favorite musical RENT and I was curious what this place was. What an amazing place with such cool history. Thanks for taking us all here with you! : )

[@lizarrrdbeth]

I literally watched a documentary this morning on CBGB!! So cool they kept most of the interor! I'm going to have to go check it out!!

[@AfterDarkParanormal]

What a great video. Such amazing bands played there! Also, LOVE the photo of you from back in the day. Thanks Scott!✌️

[@digitaldesigner5284]

I wish I had gone to see Ramones - CBGB, NYC (September 15th, 1974). Just it.

[@Nephilimfields]

I wish I could go back in time and see White Zombie's very first gig there. Thanks for this, Scott.

[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

I know you're gonna dig this new York city 🇺🇸

[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

New York city 🇺🇸

[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

I know you're gonna dig this new York city 🇺🇸

[@georgiexyz8137]

Got to see my brother's band play at cbgb's back in 99 .. I was 15 .. Good times

[@moniquecunningham762]

What an awesome place, thanks for sharing 👍 ❤ the original bathroom was so cool.

[@AdventureswithmelanywithaY0731]

Thank you for being you. Never change.

[@babs5066]

that is good that Charlie kept it from being change and kept the whole history in the walls the same only if the walls can talk lol thanks for sharing!!

[@GuidosDad]

Outstanding video! Thank u

[@Katwoman4318]

That was great Scott. I've driven past CBGB when it was closing. Haven't been there in years. Thanks again.

[@MidwestFlesh]

WOW WOW WOW! YOU DA MAN! thank you for showing us! WOW!

[@nealhalfpenny415]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Never knew Varvatos had stayed so true to the CBGB vibe

[@leograndovic5171]

Loved this!!!

[@dougsotto9825]

Bad Brains at CBGB is legendary!

[@Ross_5979]

This video reflects very well on the new owners! Until now I had always only heard it was turned into an "upscale clothing boutique" and presumed the place had been gutted apart. So cool to see this isn't the case!

[@patricebennett1100]

Wow. What they’ve done with that store is gorgeous. I used to watch a Interior Designer show who would have called that style “Ugly Beautiful.” Couldn’t say it better myself. ⭐️

[@3ld919]

I was sold on this video the moment I saw the new & current Bad Brain's mural in the opening at 1:00. That is something you would only see in NYC.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re the first to mention the mural!

[@lurchlads]

Last time I was at CBGBs was Halloween 1999 for Guitar Wolf, when they recorded their "Live" album. My buddy Tim, John Stabb (Government Issue) and John’s wife Mina came down from DC to meet me at the show.

[@chadmears136]

Very cool Video Scott, such an iconic place and it's still standing wit sooo much music history. ❤😊 You Rock! CBGB was one of a kind place in NYC.

[@carolgillis5265]

Thank you Scott

[@dianewood15]

Great video Scott It looks amazing inside Thanks for sharing

[@UncleTonyGuitar]

Thanks for sharing. I played there with my band Monomania many times...

[@scottfulps2065]

Great video! We visited the RRHF this Summer and after looking around to make sure the coast was clear I quickly touched the famous CBGB awning...I was just as quickly told 'Don't touch!' but I did again anyway...because that's what punk CBGB would have wanted.😎🤘

[@prayingmantis1977]

Just wow ! 👌

[@user-ru5ie4zt9e]

Great stuff bro ,I remember seeing crowded house there in the 80's it was so much fun knowing people that could get you in to clubs and get you drinks 😬the one thing about that club after hearing a band you couldn't hear it so loud and small and you'd smelled like smoke , good shit brother

[@MissouriPenny]

So addicted to your channel after finding you .binge watching everyday since .thanks ✌️ ☮️ 🕊

[@paulanthonytully]

such an iconic place, thanks Scott

[@brettcampbell8012]

That is super cool!

[@holomatrix]

It was my 40th last week, I'd saved for years to go to New York to do this, however with the floods (and TBH how NY has been as of late), I didn't go. One of my biggest regrets was not going to CBGB's when it was open. Thank you Scott for being on tape, and doing this video!

[@TrashLefties]

Thank you for that.

[@amb6899]

Thoroughly enjoyed this awesome video. Thank you, yr friend and John for keeping great memories alive. Keep up the good work

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks awesome video I enjoyed watching

[@allenhurt]

Scott, thank you so much for sharing CBGB's with the world. I love all your content. I still touring after 47 years, there are a few places that left it's mark with me, and CBGB's is one of them. I'm so thankful to have been able to grace that stage at least once in my lifetime. Keep on keepin on brother ! A.H.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You are so welcome Allen!

[@roadkingrider6532]

Really cool! Great memories.

[@JosephRamous]

Wow very very cool Scott this place is iconic! I was in there like a month ago so freakin cool! Great job man👍🏻🤘🏻

[@BarbaraT.]

I know I'm gonna dig this!! ❤

[@fishpondjoes2979]

Social Distortion played there in 1992. i still watch that show on VHS!

[@andreaweingarten-pj7jc]

Good one! I need to go in there one day, didn't know it was still somewhat intact...I have to say I LMAO when you stick those dogs in there..😆

[@juliogonzales5441]

Classic club 😊....thanks Mr Scott 😊

[@stealthninja4299]

So cool to see inside such a legendary place. Great video, Scott

[@kennyferns5463]

Brilliant just Brilliant.

[@SandraPinkParanormal]

Awesome video thanks for sharing👍

[@Youareme42o]

I really enjoy the content you have on your channel thank you.

[@zipperdorkz]

I never realized how small it was! Great vid

[@rduquet]

Patti Smith Group at CBGB !!! Legendary !!!!! Thanks for the vid Scott !!! 😎 Bob From Michigan !!!!

[@thestrum71]

Great video! Played in that place twice. And that's a lot coming from Belgium!

[@SDAaron182]

Loving the New York vlogs!

[@darkh2o716]

Now that was a very cool look at a Rock Monument. Thanks

[@krystina.nelson217]

Love this so much!

[@jackemerson1171]

Saw the B52s there in 93 for their comeback- incredible place

[@Suzismymom]

Just about to watch, between 1977 thru 1980 my friends and I were there a few times a week for the most part. I saw, met, and hung out with some amazing bands, Dead Boys, Ramones, Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Television, Blondie, B52s, Devo, Talking Heads, etc etc. I saw the Police first time they played in the USA, there were maybe 30 people there, I think it was a Wednesday, Roxanne was just about to be released, we just hung out in the dressing room and smoked pot with them (Sting didn't smoke lol) Greatest days of my life, some awesome times for an 18 year old girl. If I only had a time machine....

[@karenthorburn3413]

Good evening scott enjoyed that gosh you go to place's i never knew exsisted thanks for sharing ( thanks charlie ❤ i did get a wee giggle there you letting the traffic past and then telling a car to shut up 😂😂 regards from dublin ❤❤