On December 10, 1973, Hilly Kristal opened the doors of legendary club and music venue CBGB in the East Village of Manhattan. Although the letters in the name stand for country, bluegrass, and blues, CBGB became a hot spot for ushering in the latest in rock, new wave, and punk music — eventually becoming known as the birthplace of punk rock.

Bands like The Ramones, The Misfits, Television, Blondie, Talking Heads, and more all graced the stage at the iconic venue through the years. When the club closed its doors in 2006, Patti Smith played a farewell concert that was broadcast on satellite radio, marking the end of a musical era in New York City. Today, let’s mark the anniversary of CBGB opening its doors by crafting a rockin’ playlist!

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands who played at CBGB would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Ramones- Cretin Hop
Television- See No Evil
Blondie- Hanging On The Telephone
Richard Hell and The Voidoids- Blank Generation
Talking Heads- Pulled Up
Dead Boys- Sonic Reducer
Patti Smith- Gloria