Syd Silver - Lunachicks Co-Founder & Brooklyn Restaurant Pioneer!

Syd “Squid” Silver and her gang of school friends formed the influential punk band “Lunachicks” in 1987 and she went on to create Roebling Tea Room - one of the earliest and coolest restaurants in the now-world-famously-trendy Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. In this conversation with CGO, Syd discusses: the new Lunachicks documentary film (screening in London); the Lunachicks book “Fallopian Rhapsody” - the story of Lunachicks with Jeanne Fury; the early days of forming Lunachicks at LaGuardia High School - and playing together again; the circumstances surrounding the creation of Roebling Tea Room; supporting and being part of the pre-gentrification arts scene in Williamsburg Brooklyn in 2004; becoming a consultative boss and successful small business owner; supporting Planned Parenthood and women’s and LGBTQ rights; and her iconic early 70’s Fender Precision Bass inspired by Paul Simonon of The Clash and Dee Dee Ramone! Links www.lunachicks.com Instagram @lunachicksofficial ABOUT CGO: Where SUCCESS meets GUITAR! Welcome to Chief Guitar Officer, the show where each week, we celebrate one personality - their success story, their passion for guitar and how they are giving back. Tune in, get inside the minds and behind the work of these CGO’s. CGO Links:m WEBSITE www.chiefguitarofficer.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @ChiefGuitarOfficer LinkedIn @ChiefGuitarOfficer Theme song "CGO Theme” and ALL SHOW CONTENTS © 2023-2024, Matte Chrome Productions LLC. CHIEF GUITAR OFFICER and CGO are trademarks for Matte Chrome Productions LLC.