Artist

Ramones

1974-1996·New York City, Queens

Forest Hills, Queens, 1974. Four unrelated guys—Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, Tommy—who grew up in what Tommy called "the perfect place to grow up neurotic." Forest Hills had no real gangs, just kids with nothing to do: they hung around together, listened to music, played stickball, tried and mostly failed at robbing stores.

The full story is in CBGB's 70s Punk.

At a glance

Active
1974–1996
From
New York City, USA
Records in the issues
3 (1976–1977), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
Sire Records
Listening guide track
“R.A.M.O.N.E.S.”

Listen

In the CBGB's 70s Punk listening guide: “R.A.M.O.N.E.S.”

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In the issues

  • CBGB's 70s Punk
    Principal · 1973-1982 · Members

    CBGB's 70s Punk is a music scene from New York City, USA, 1973–1982. Its principal artists include Ramones, Television, Talking Heads and Patti Smith. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with Ramones, and who.

  • The Ramainz1996–2002
    C.J. Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone
  • Richard Hell & the Voidoids1976–1983
    Marky Ramone

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