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- Reference NumberARC-0039
- Level of descriptioncollection
- TitleContinental Club Collection
- Date1993-2009, undated
- Size0.21 (Linear feet)
- Scope and ContentsThe Continental Club Collection spans the years 1993 to 2009 and documents the history of the popular New York City nightclub. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs from shows performed at the club. Artists of note featured in the photographs include Sebastian Bach, Wayne Kramer of the MC5, Lemmy of Motörhead, The Ramones, and Patti Smith. Other materials include clippings, correspondence, flyers, and publications. The collection provides rich insight into the history of the New York City punk rock music scene and the community that formed around the Continental Club.
- Biography / Administrative HistoryThe Continental Club was a popular New York City night club, located in the East Village and open from 1990 to 2006. The club was instrumental in the rock music scene, specifically punk rock music, and helped launch many bands including Blues Traveler, the Bouncing Souls, Guns 'N' Roses, Murphy's Law, Spacehog, and Spin Doctors. Other notable bands and musicians who performed regularly were Lenny Kaye, Motörhead, Iggy Pop, The Ramones, and Patti Smith. Owned and operated by Trigger, the club was forced to change its image from a live music venue to a bar due to the rising costs of operation in New York. The final show, a tribute to The Ramones, was played on September 19, 2006.
- NotesAcquisition Note: The Continental Club Collection was received by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Trigger on June 16, 2010.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed December 15, 2010. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Citation: [Identification of item], Continental Club Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Separated Materials: Some materials have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Continental Club Collection" in the library catalog for a list of donated titles. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure these materials are available. Some items are on exhibit. These items are noted at the item level. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit for additional information. - AccessCollection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Please contact staff before visiting the Library and Archives to use this collection.
- UseThe copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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