CBGB OMFUG 315 Bowery New York City

December 31, 2005

CBGB OMFUG music club at 315 Bowery in New York City, December 2005. — CBGB, a legendary music club located at 315 Bowery in New York City's East Village, is pictured here in December 2005. Founded in 1973, the venue became synonymous with the punk rock and new wave movements, hosting seminal performances by bands such as the Ramones, Blondie, and Talking Heads. Despite its cultural significance, CBGB faced eviction and closed its doors permanently in October 2006, marking the end of an era for live music in Manhattan. The "OMFUG" designation, an acronym for "Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers," was part of the club's distinctive branding.

Photo taken in December 2005.

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