The passing of a legend. A controversial figure, but beloved by countless musicians.
I guess it's fitting he died before he could see the site of CBGB turned into luxury condos or a goddamn Sephora.
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ ... 8996.story
Hilly Kristal - RIP
2That didn't take long. First-page cynicism is de rigeur around here.
You had me at Sex Traction Aunts Getting Vodka-Rogered On Glass Furniture
Hilly Kristal - RIP
3BadComrade wrote:I wonder where future proceeds from the sale of CBGB shower curtains will go?
Well, there's his family, who surely will have an interest in the lucrative swag sales, as well as the Las Vegas venture.
Hilly Kristal - RIP
4A very nice man.Quite a character. I forgive him for letting Sean Lennon cut in front of me after standing in line for 1 hour.
Hilly Kristal - RIP
5He gave the Punks a place to play. NOT CRAP.
RIP Sir.
RIP Sir.
run joe run wrote:Kerble your enthusiasm.
Hilly Kristal - RIP
7That's a damn shame. Much respect to him.
placeholder wrote:I liked 'em better before they met each other. Once they wrote songs, they went to crap.
Hilly Kristal - RIP
8Is that Vegas location still a "go"? I really hope not.
CBGB in Vegas, come the fuck on! The last thing we need is another punk rock beaten dead horse.
CBGB in Vegas, come the fuck on! The last thing we need is another punk rock beaten dead horse.