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Ramones

Band (rock And Pop)
The Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in the New York City neighborhood Forest Hills, Queens in 1974. Known for helping establish the punk movement in the United States, the Ramones are often cited as the first true punk band. Though achieving little commercial success, the band is seen today as highly influential in punk culture. All members adopted pseudonyms ending with the surname Ramone, although none was biologically related: they were inspired by Paul McCartney, who would check into hotels under the alias Paul Ramon. The Ramones performed 2,263 concerts, touring virtually nonstop for 22 years. In 1996, after a tour with the Lollapalooza music festival, they played a farewell concert in Los Angeles and disbanded. By 2014, all four of the band's original members had died – lead singer Joey Ramone (1951–2001), bassist Dee Dee Ramone (1951–2002), guitarist Johnny Ramone (1948–2004) and drummer Tommy Ramone (1949–2014). All of the surviving members of the Ramones – bassist C. J. Ramone (who replaced Dee Dee in 1989 and stayed with the band until its dissolution) and drummers Marky Ramone, Richie Ramone and Elvis Ramone – remain musically active. Recognition of the band's importance has built over the years. The Ramones ranked number 26 in Rolling S... ()
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The four original Ramones deserve full and complete credit for formulating the concept, sound, and fashion that had a tremendous impact on not only rock ‘n roll, but, the world in general. Together, the four former next door neighbors blazed a trail, from 1974 until 1978, by which time the RAMONES were fully established.

Most frequent genres for this person: Music | Documentaries | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

Awards & Nominations for Ramones

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Movies with Ramones as Cast(3)

Movies with Ramones as Crew(1)

Sound/Original Music Composer2004 Ramones: Raw

Additional Information

Record Label: Sire, Philips Records, Beggars Banquet Records, Radioactive Records, Chrysalis Records
Named after: Paul McCartney
Influenced by/Role models: Chuck Berry, Kiss, The Rolling Stones, T. Rex, The Crystals, The Rivieras, The Shangri-Las, The Troggs, Bay City Rollers, Quiet Riot, Slade, The Trashmen, Buddy Holly, Freddy Cannon, Jonathan Richman, Count Five, New York Dolls, The Beach Boys, Alice Cooper, The Beatles, The Remains, The Ronettes, The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, Bobby Fuller, MC5, The Standells, The Who, Chubby Checker, Joey Dee, The Sweet, The Music Machine
Ramones frequently works together with these people:
Dee Dee Ramone (4x, Actor)
Joey Ramone (4x, Actor)
David Markey (4x, Crew)
Johnny Ramone (4x, Actor)
Marky Ramone (4x, Actor)
John Cafiero (3x, Crew)
Allan Arkush (2x, Crew)
Lee Ranaldo (2x, Actor)
Russ Dvonch (2x, Cast)
Thurston Moore (2x, Actor)
Joe Cole (2x, Cast)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:77375, Added: 05/24/2018, Last updated: 03/09/2024