Installment Vol.5 Page 1

The year:1976. Over 2 years had gone by since I had opened CBGB. 1976 was a year of celebration here in the United States because of the anniversary date of July 4th 1776- two hundred years ago we had declared our independence as a nation from the establishment- The United Kingdom. Two centuries later young people were still declaring their independence from the establishment, and some of them were having their say through rock music. In the beginning- as is most often the case- the establishment (the record industry) and millions of rock music fans were completely unaware of this new awakening of the 70's, which had no uniting symbolism like the 60's. It was simply a need for young people to be heard, a need for young people to be speak, a need for them to be recognized as individuals. Listen to me! Hear me!! This is who I am, This is what “I” have to say!! These were not young people whose ideals were necessarily of national or international scope or worldly import. These were not people whose ambitions were to be great musicians or to become rock superstars. They were young people who simply wanted a voice. To get this voice, to have your voice heard, you have got to be able someway, some how, be able to communicate with an audience that “ might or might not” be receptive to what you have to say.

Live At CBGB

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