Re: Politically Incorrect-please don't throw anything!

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I had to put my 2c in here about Tommy Lee....he may be dumber than a box of rocks, but I still think he's a babe!!!! ;-)

I'm not in NY so I can't see this CB's shit for myself--nor have I ever!--but I believe it should be preserved. Even if its 'not the same'--things change. But do they need to change to beige all the time???!!!

I'm sick of gentrification in my own city. My old tavern--the one that launched
Nirvana, Sound Garden, Alice In Chains--etc etc--is still 'there', but its not. It got sold and since its an historical site, the outside remains the same, but it now has a full bar and looks just like the singles bar 2 doors down from the inside. And I've never been in there since the old regime changed.

There is something to be said for preserving even shitholes, under the same management and booking.
They've got history.

Tommy Lee's easy on the eyes and I think he's also got his heart in the right place if he's making money to save CBs. I do think its a worthwhile venture and I agree with Seena on this one.

XO-Glenna
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> Lisa- I understand what you're saying. On the other hand, NYC is becoming a 
> gentrified sea of Starbuck's, CVS's, etc. It isn't only CBGB's itself, which 
> is a legendary place, it's the idea of keeping the uniqueness and 
> originality in this city, which is slowly going the way of high rents and bland 
> upscale 
> boutiques and corporate stores. Another pair of designer shoes, anyone? I 
> understand about the shopping bag with the CBGB's logo being a little bit 
> creepy or whatever, but the only way for CB's to generate funds to help them in 
> their legal fight is to sell stuff. I bought a CBGB's shirt and sweartshirt 
> on their web site. Tommy Lee may be a jerk, but if he wants to help, why not? 
> NYC used to be a place where young artists of every genre could come, get a 
> cheap apartment, explore the city and their art relatively cheaply. Now 
> they're lucky if they can get a share with three other people. I realize that 
> in 
> life everything must change, but it's hard to sit still and watch your city 
> mutate into blandness. xxo- Seena