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== Evolution and Creation of a Music Scene == | == Evolution and Creation of a Music Scene == | ||
The club itself became increasingly involved in the creation of a music scene in Manhattan. Although many acts of many genre's performed there, CBGB's is most well remembered for giving rise to punk and post-punk acts such as Ramones, Talking Heads, Blondie, and Television amongst many others. Core to this growth from founder Hilly Kristal's policy of allowing members of bands | The club itself became increasingly involved in the creation of a music scene in Manhattan. Although many acts of many genre's performed there, CBGB's is most well remembered for giving rise to punk and post-punk acts such as Ramones, Talking Heads, Blondie, and Television amongst many others. Core to this growth from founder Hilly Kristal's policy of allowing the members of bands who performed at the club free admission, even when they weren't performing.<ref>Frantz, Chris. ''Remain in Love''. White Rabbit, 8 July 2021, pp. 100–101.</ref> | ||
The early success of groups like Talking Heads and Television lead to increased notoriety, eventually elevating the club to its now legendary status. | The early success of groups like Talking Heads and Television lead to increased notoriety, eventually elevating the club to its now legendary status. | ||