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08-29-2007, 02:51 PM
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Hilly Kristal, who founded and ran the legendary rock club CBGB in New York City for 33 years, died on Tuesday from complications of lung cancer. He was 75.
A singer and songwriter himself, Kristal opened the club to showcase "Country Bluegrass and Blues;" instead the club became a breeding ground for Punk rock. Among the many acts that called CBGB home were Blondie, the Talking Heads, Television, Living Color, Patti Smith and the Ramones.
The club closed in October 2006, but CBGB continues, with a retail store in New York City; in addition, there currently are plans to open new CBGB clubs in several locations.
Kristal is survived by his daughter, Lisa Kristal Burgman, son, Mark Dana Kristal, son-in-law Ger Burgman, grandchildren Jenny and Adam Burgman, CBGB, and the thousands of artists and musicians who played the club.
A private memorial service is planned. A public memorial will be held at a later date.
Hilly Kristal, who founded and ran the legendary rock club CBGB in New York City for 33 years, died on Tuesday from complications of lung cancer. He was 75.
A singer and songwriter himself, Kristal opened the club to showcase "Country Bluegrass and Blues;" instead the club became a breeding ground for Punk rock. Among the many acts that called CBGB home were Blondie, the Talking Heads, Television, Living Color, Patti Smith and the Ramones.
The club closed in October 2006, but CBGB continues, with a retail store in New York City; in addition, there currently are plans to open new CBGB clubs in several locations.
Kristal is survived by his daughter, Lisa Kristal Burgman, son, Mark Dana Kristal, son-in-law Ger Burgman, grandchildren Jenny and Adam Burgman, CBGB, and the thousands of artists and musicians who played the club.
A private memorial service is planned. A public memorial will be held at a later date.