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CBGB was more than a music venue—it was the birthplace of American punk and one of the most influential clubs in the history of popular music. From the mid-1970s onward, artists including the Ramones, Patti Smith, Television, Blondie, Talking Heads, Richard Hell, Dead Boys and countless others transformed a small Bowery club into the epicenter of a cultural revolution.

This collection brings together museum-quality photographs documenting the artists, performances and defining moments that shaped the CBGB legacy. Featuring works by photographers who witnessed the scene firsthand, these images preserve the visual history of the club that forever changed the sound and spirit of rock music.

39 works/ 42 in collection
The Dead Boys, CBGB, New York City, 1977. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
The Dead Boys, CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·2742
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Ramones, CBGB, New York City, 1979, photographed by Bob Gruen. Vintage silver gelatin print.
Ramones, CBGB, New York City, 1979TMPG·8710
Bob Gruen Price on request
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Joey and Dee Dee Ramone, CBGB, New York City, 1976, photographed by Bob Gruen. Vintage silver gelatin print.
Joey and Dee Dee Ramone, CBGB, New York City, 1976TMPG·7190
Bob Gruen Price on request
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The Jam performing at CBGB in New York City, photographed by Charlyn Zlotnik, 1977.
The Jam, CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·9638
Charlyn Zlotnik From $1,000
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Blondie photographed on a New York City street corner in 1977 by Roberta Bayley during the CBGB era.
Blondie, New York City, 1977TMPG·0390
Roberta Bayley From $1,200
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Joey Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone and Iggy Pop photographed in New York City, 1977 by Roberta Bayley.
Joey Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Iggy Pop, Dee Dee Ramone & Johnny Ramone, New York City, 1977TMPG·2614
Roberta Bayley From $1,200
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The Ramones performing at CBGB, New York City, 1976. Original Cibachrome print by Roberta Bayley, printed circa 1990.
Ramones Performing at CBGB, New York City, 1976 — Original Cibachrome PrintTMPG·9542
Roberta Bayley Price on request
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Television, CBGB, New York City, 1977, photographed by Allan Tannenbaum.
Television, CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·2534
Allan Tannenbaum From $1,500
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Ramones, CBGB, New York City, 1977, photographed by Allan Tannenbaum.
Ramones, CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·6550
Allan Tannenbaum From $1,500
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Danny Fields, Joey Ramone and David Johansen outside CBGB in New York City, photographed by Bob Gruen in 1977.
Danny Fields, Joey Ramone and David Johansen, Outside CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·3878
Bob Gruen From $1,200
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Richard Hell, Andy Warhol and Legs McNeil, New York City, 1976, photographed by Roberta Bayley.
Richard Hell, Andy Warhol, Legs McNeil, New York City, 1976TMPG·5526
Roberta Bayley From $1,400
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Ramones on stage at CBGB, New York City, 1976, photographed by Roberta Bayley.
Ramones on Stage at CBGB, New York City, 1976TMPG·9878
Roberta Bayley From $1,400
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The Ramones performing at CBGB, New York City, 1976. Original Cibachrome print by Roberta Bayley, printed circa 1990.
Ramones Performing at CBGB, New York City, 1976TMPG·7942
Roberta Bayley From $1,400
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Ramones. CBGB, NYC, 1975, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Ramones, CBGB, New York City, 1975TMPG·9958
Bob Gruen From $1,200
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Debbie Harry in her Car. NY, 1977, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Debbie Harry in her car, New York City, 1977TMPG·5798
Bob Gruen From $1,500
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Debbie Harry, CBGB. NYC, 1977, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Debbie Harry, CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·0470
Bob Gruen From $1,500
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Talking Heads, CBGB, New York City, 1977. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Talking Heads, CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·4886
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Television, CBGB, New York City, 1977. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Television, CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·1046
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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