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[npc] CBGB Founder, Hilly Kristal Dies at Age 75
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- Subject: [npc] CBGB Founder, Hilly Kristal Dies at Age 75
- From: "Dennis Moore" <clayboy56>
- Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:58:38 -0700
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http://www.joerockhead.com/noise/2007/08/29/cbgb-founder-hilly-kristal-dies-at-age-75/
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ It is with deep sadness
and regret that we inform you of the death of Hilly Kristal, who died
on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 from complications from Lung Cancer.
Kristal, 75, founded the legendary rock club CBGB and ran the club for
33 years. 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 and worldwide
merchandise sales; 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. Contributions in Hilly's honor may be
made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to the Hilly
Kristal Foundation for Musicians and Artists (168 Second Avenue, PMB
207, New York, NY 10003).