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Ramones

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Forpunk fans, curious newcomers, live-album hunters, and anyone who believes three chords can change the world.
43 Reviews 76 Definitions 71 Charts

The Profile

Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in Queens, New York, in 1974 by Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone. They helped define punk’s sound and look with ultra-fast songs, downstrokes, and leather-jacket iconography. After relentless touring and 14 studio albums, they disbanded in 1996 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

Formed in Forest Hills, Queens (1974); classic lineup: Joey (vocals), Johnny (guitar), Dee Dee (bass), Tommy (drums). Debut album Ramones released in 1976 on Sire Records. Signature songs include Blitzkrieg Bop, Sheena Is a Punk Rocker, Rockaway Beach, and I Wanna Be Sedated. Final show took place in Los Angeles in 1996. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

DeBaser’s reviewers salute the Ramones as foundational to punk rock: fast songs, sharper hooks, and a live attack that never let up. Key albums like Ramones, Rocket to Russia, Road to Ruin, and End of the Century recur throughout. Several pieces praise It’s Alive as a live benchmark and spotlight the 2,263-show touring grind. Overall tone: celebratory, with fan memories from sweaty pits to farewell nights.

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