4310 x 5576 px | 36,5 x 47,2 cm | 14,4 x 18,6 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
8. Oktober 2026
Ort:
315 Bowery, New York, NY 10003, USA
Weitere Informationen:
A brightly coloured poster bearing the CBGB & OMFUG name and advertising The Ramones on Thursday 27 October. The graphic uses contrasting red and yellow blocks, a black oval Ramones crest with an eagle motif, and lettering inspired by the band’s instantly recognisable visual identity. CBGB at 315 Bowery, New York, became closely associated with the development of American punk rock and new-wave music in the 1970s. The Ramones were among the defining acts of that scene, known for short, fast songs, leather-jacket imagery and an influential stripped-back approach to rock music. The poster prints Thursday 27 October, a calendar combination that corresponds to 1977; the year itself is not printed on the visible design. In 1977 the group released Leave Home and Rocket to Russia. The print belongs to the visual history of gig promotion and punk memorabilia. Its bold limited palette and simple typography resemble the visual language associated with punk-era flyers and posters. The legible band name, date and CBGB heading connect this print with a specific New York concert and the Ramones’ early punk history. Ramones concert chronologies record a CBGB date on 27 October 1977, consistent with the advertised day and month. The date identifies the promoted concert, not the manufacture date of this copy. The design places 'The Ramones' at the centre of the poster, using lettering that immediately evokes the band’s classic visual identity. CBGB’s full name included the letters OMFUG, an abbreviation associated with the club’s eclectic original musical ambitions. Its later reputation is strongly tied to punk and new wave acts who performed there as New York’s downtown music scene developed. The red, black and white printing centres on the Ramones name and circular emblem, with the CBGB & OMFUG venue heading and the October 27 date anchoring the performance to a specific night in New York’s punk history.
