Hilly Kristal died at the age of seventy-five due to complications from lung cancer on August 28, 2007. The founder of legendary punk club CBGB was born in Manhattan in 1932 and moved with his to Hightstown, N.J as a child. Since its creation, CBGB has reached iconic status throughout the punk music scene. He has made a great contribution to the music world! Kristal is survived by a daughter, a son and two grandchildren.
