Hilly Kristal (September 23, 1931 - August 28, 2007) was a Jewish American night club owner and musician who was the owner of the iconic New York City club, CBGB, which opened in 1973 and closed in 2006 over a rent dispute. The club featured many famous musicians over the years and remained very popular until its closing. For a short while after the closing, Kristal considered moving the club to Las Vegas. He married in 1951 and had two children: Lisa Kristal Burgman and Mark Dana Kristal. Kristal died on August 28, 2007 from complications of lung cancer, aged 75.