Re: (TV) Hilly Kristal (CBGB founder/owner) has passed away

[Micah <noahbrtn@yahoo.com>]

Thanks, Hilly.

M.


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From: Murray Ramone
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To: tv@obbard.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
12:24:28 PM
Subject: (TV) Hilly Kristal (CBGB founder/owner) has passed away
just got this as a myspace message from the cbgb's site


Hilly Kristal (CBGB
founder/owner) has passed away
Hilly was my boss for close to 18 years, my
friend for more than 20, and in 
some ways, he was a second father to me.

He
was a friend to and strong supporter of musicians and artists. His 
continuing
love and support of struggling artists helped change the face of 
music. He
was a kind big hearted man who genuinely cared. All of us who 
worked for him
genuinely loved the man. Whatever decisions he made, right or 
wrong, his
heart was always in the right place. I will truly miss him.

Rest in Peace my
old friend
-Brendan Rafferty

Below is the official statement form the Kristal
family. They asked me not 
to post this until today to give time to notify his
family before making any 
public announcement.

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).
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