40 years. 40 years since it became one of the first albums to put down on record what had been brewing inside New York clubs such as CBGBs, ushering in a revolutionary new era for rock music.
Now, the Ramones‘ 1976 self-titled debut album is getting an extensive anniversary …
Tommy Ramone, who was behind the drums as the Ramones led a punk revolution during the mid seventies, has died at the age of 62.
A feature length biopic telling the story of New York punk pioneers the Ramones is edging closer, according to Linda Ramone – widow of the band’s guitarist and songwriter Johnny.
Debut albums. Get them right, and their impact can change the world. Some mark the starting point for even greater things to come, others make such a lasting impression their legacy becomes an almost unbearable burden on the shoulders of its creators.
Many bands have got it very right on …
Former Ramones bass player C.J Ramone has revealed he turned down the chance to join Metallica after the departure of Jason Newsted.
C.J made the admission to Greatsouthernbrainfart.com, explaining how Metallica acted upon a tip off from his one-time bandmate Johnny Ramone with an offer on two separate occasions.…
The Black Lips have come to be known for several things over the course of their career, none of which include anything resembling restraint, self-control, or sophistication.
In fact, this snot-nosed street punk squad from Atlanta has slowly built up a cult following with an image based on the exact …
The English do not know how to do summer. Sad, but true. We give it a go, with open-toe sandals, knotted handkerchiefs, flowery shirts and cocktails with those little paper umbrellas…but then a band like Best Coast hop over for a tour date or two and show us how it’s …
