For those who don't know, Hilly Kristal was the founder of CBGBs, where the Ramones once performed. He was the staple of punk rock.
RIP Hilly Kristal
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2007-08-29 07:31:30 · 3 answers · asked by karma 7 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
RIP
It definitely is a sad day. Music wouldn't be the same without him and I definitely I wouldn't be who I am without the bands he gave a chance to so in essence, I wouldn't be who I am without him.
2007-08-29 15:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hilly wasn't a staple, he made a living off an old bar and never paid his bills. Only reason punk bands played there is because Hilly couldn't get any other bands there.
F-him! He was talking about moving CBGB's to Las Vegas an making it a tourist joint.
The bands that play and tour and starve for their music are staples. They make punk rock, not an old codger with a run-down club.
2007-08-29 10:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
yup
2007-08-29 07:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by anjali 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋