In an easy-open can, a structure is provided which eliminates the conventional tab-holding rivet. The can end proper is provided with at least one pair of integral raised abutments having mutually opposed parallel vertical walls normally to the axis of the tab, and the tab is provided with at least one curled portion normal to its axis and of a diameter to enter between said parallel vertical walls, which walls are then crimped over said curled portion to hold the tab to the can end. A reinforcing wire may be inserted in said curled portion to give it additional strength. The curled portion when firmly crimped into said abutments serves as a fulcrum for the tab when the latter is raised to perforate the can end and to tear open a panel which is defined by a scoreline. The invention applied equally to can ends provided with beverage type openings whether the tab be captive or not, and to cans wherein substantially the entire end panel is removed, and can be applied to a previously fabricated can end.