If you weren’t already aware, rock landmark CBGB may be forced to close due to a rent increase when their lease is up in August. Open since 1973, CBGB has played host to the likes of The Ramones, The Velvet Underground, Blondie, The Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, The Dead Boys, Social Distorion and The Damned. I could go on and on with all the influential bands that have passed thru their doors, but my carpal tunnel is begging me to keep it brief.

Since it seems to be topical t-shirt week here on Preshrunk, reader Chris McKenna pointed us at this classic CBGB’s tee. For all y’all in the crowd who want to exude a little Bowery pride, this is the perfect little number. What’s more, since we’re pointing directly at CBGB’s store, they’re getting the maximum ammount of profit per sale. And with their rent allegedly creeping to $40,000 after Augugst, they’re going to need all the money they can get…

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