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,,CBGB's. OMFUG"

Author
Thaisen Stärke
Year
2011
Teachers
Dirk Gebhardt
Presentation format
Zine
Degree type
University diploma

"CB-WHAT?" To the layman, these letters will make about as much sense as Egyptian hieroglyphs do to the average European. For the connoisseur, however, they have a similar significance to what Munich's Hofbräuhaus means to Japanese tourists. This abbreviation once adorned the awning of one of the world's most important music clubs, the birthplace of punk: CBGB in New York. Legends like the Rarnones, Blondie, and Johnny Thunders took their first musical steps here. "Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers" is the full name, and once again the outsider will ask: What on earth does "punk" have to do with "enjoying" and "uplifting"? "A whole lot," the expert will reply. So, ladies and gentlemen! Let's search for the answers. Welcome, bienvenue, welcome to the wonderful world of rock 'n' roll. Take a seat, sit back. Dive in and let yourself be captivated. 1-2-3-4, here we go.