How The Ramones Changed Music
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Published 2022-09-29
Sources/further reading:
The Ramones’ Ramones (33 1/3) by Nicholas Rombes
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Hey Ho Let’s Go: The Story of the Ramones by Everett True
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End of the Century - The Story of the Ramones (DVD)
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And this seems to be symbolic of the Ramones’ entire career. Today they are arguably more popular than they’ve ever been. It just took a little while for folks to catch on. They are also respected more today than they’ve ever been. They are #26 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of all time list.
The music critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine once wrote, “The band’s first four albums set the blueprint for punk, especially American punk and hardcore, for the next two decades.” Indeed, the Ramones today remain one of the most influential rock bands of all time. There have been dozens of tribute albums. Today, thousands of prominent musicians continue to cite the band as a huge influence on their own music. There’s even a popular children’s show called Yo Gabba Gabba! that pays respect to the band’s catchphrase, gabba gabba hey!
As it turns out, there’s a lot of us freaks out there. Gabba gabba hey indeed.
I recently visited the place of the Ramones first official gig, CBGB's, and Joey Ramone's old place. So what’s your favorite Ramones song or album? My favorite song is “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around with You” and my favorite album by them is Road to Ruin. And as always, I love to read suggestions from you for future bands I should cover for this series. Thanks for watching!
All Comments (21)
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What's your favorite Ramones song? How about album?
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Fun fact: Paul Stanley of Kiss recalled seeing Joey Ramone at many Kiss shows circa 1973 and he stood out in Paul's memory because Joey literally stood taller than almost everyone else at their shows during the club days. Joey, btw, admitted that he liked much of Kiss' early music and black leather look.
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I love The Ramones, one of my favorite Punk bands, their influence cannot be understated, and they were just great at writing catchy hooks. It's very sad that none of the original members are alive anymore, but their legacy is immortal
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I'll never forget one of my roommates back in '79 busting in the door holding Rocket to Russia saying "This album will change your life!" Naturally all 3 of us became punks. I don't know about the other 2 but I'm still a punk at 63.
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Yes Ramones
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Ramones were the first case when I loved EVERY song the band has. They helped me through teenage years with their infectious, simplistic and dark humor-ish rock and roll. I dont even have to listen them anymore, I can replay their entire albums in head
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"Beat on the Brat" remains my favorite Ramones tune. Straight to the point, no frills.
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As a teenager in the 70’s hearing Blitzkrieg Bop changed my life. Opened up a whole new music world to me.
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My favourite band of all time! I have listened to their albums for years and I never get enough of them. I have a very special place for them in my heart. Very sad the original members are not here anymore and they really deserved a lot more recognition than they received.
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I was so fortunate to see the Ramones on their last tour. Was nearly trampled in the mosh pit. One of the greatest times I ever had.
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They were at their best during the live shows. No other band could match the power or intensity
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One of my favorites. Heavy yet melodic. Love their 3-chord structure. My go-to playlist during long drives.
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In the summer of 1978, a popular local band here in Springfield, MO, Fools Face, was opening for an unknown band called The Ramones. We went to a club that didn’t seat more than 50 and it was packed with 150 standing. They BLEW US AWAY. Became a punk rocker overnight. It took two years for the NY scene to reach the Ozarks which is typical.
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They're my favorite Punk band, they are the Grand fathers of Punk So sad no one is alive anymore but they're a legendary band Punk rock nation will be so proud of them.
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YOURE MR. BEAT!!!!!! I was scratching my head so hard wondering why this man's voice sounded so familiar😅 I been a ramones geek all my life and I watch these type of videos despite me knowing everything stone-cold. Very nice job, everything was spot on and articulate
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The Ramones inspired every garage band within a hundred miles, and every song they ever played, we and everyone else played, I understand why Johnny didn't like solos, when interviewed he said he doesn't practice in fact he didn't have a guitar in his house, never the less I still think they opened a new door in music and will be remembered as pioneers.
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I imagine Johnny was just so burned out on the many solos other guitarists were doing. Doesn't help that a lot of solos are kinda boring. I love that he didn't go down that path. Not everyone is a Hendrix or Garcia.
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Such a great video! I love the Ramones, one of the best bands in history.
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Coincidentally,I was listening to “needles and pins” by the ramones when I got notification about this video
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My Birthday March 1976..... My Bro. Became a Huge Ramones Fan.And I became a huge fan thanks to him. RAMONES RULE !!
