Today in 2006, CBGB, the legendary New York punk club credited with discovering Patti Smith and Ramones, closed after a final gig by Smith herself.

Though the club was originally named for Country, Bluegrass, and Blues, CBGB soon became a famed venue of punk rock and new wave bands.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands and artists do you want to hear that played CBGB during its heyday (late 70s to early 80s)?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Blondie - Rip Her To Shreds
Richard Hell and The Voidoids - Love Comes In Spurts
The Cramps - The Way I Walk
The Police - Truth Hits Everybody
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer
Suicide - Rocket U.S.A.
Ramones - Judy Is A Punk
Patti Smith - Redondo Beach