CBGB follows the story of Hilly Kristal’s New York club from its conceit as a venue for Country, Bluegrass and Blues (CBGB) to what it ultimately became: the birthplace of underground rock ‘n roll and punk. When Kristal had difficulty booking country bands in his club on the Bowery he opened his doors to other kinds of rock music. Kristal had one demand of the acts he booked; they could only play original music. No top 40’s, no covers. It was the credo he lived by, support the artist at whatever the cost. Hilly Kristal ironically became known as the godfather of punk giving a chance to such bands as Blondie, Television, Ramones, Talking Heads, Dead Boys and The Police.
Release Date: 11 October 2013Runtime: 101 min
Stars:
- Ahna O'Reilly
- Alan Rickman
- Ashley Greene
- Estelle Harris
- Freddy Rodríguez
- Joel David Moore
- Johnny Galecki
- Justin Bartha
- Kyle Gallner
- Malin Akerman
- Richard de Klerk
- Rupert Grint
- Ryan Hurst
- Stana Katic
- Taylor Hawkins
Director: Randall Miller