The Ramones are an American punk rock band originally from New York City. The Ramones influenced the punk rock movement in the U.S.A. and more notably in the U.K.
Interesting to know that all of the band members took on names with the surname “Ramone”, although none of them were related. The Ramones consisted of Joey Ramone (real name Jeffrey Hyman – vocals), Johnny Ramone (real name John Cummings – guitar), Dee Dee Ramone (real name Douglas Glenn Colvin – bass guitar), Tommy Ramone (real name Thomas Erdelyi – drums). The band started in 1974 and performed their final concert in 1996.
In 2002, the Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Another award of note is the band was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.
The punk rock music genre developed between 1974 and 1976. Punk bands thwarted mainstream radio. Punk bands created fast, hard-edged music, typically with short songs, stripped-down instrumentation, and often political, anti-establishment lyrics. Other original punk bands included Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned in London.
Best Ramones Songs
10. Baby, I Love You
Released in 1980
On Album End of the Century
The song was originally released in 1963 by The Ronettes.
9. I Don’t Want to Grow Up
Released in 1995
On Album Adios Amigos
8. Do You Wanna Dance
Released in 1977
On Album Rocket to Russia
The song was originally released in 1958 by Bobby Freeman.
7. Rockaway Beach
Released in 1977
On Album Rocket to Russia
6. Pet Sematary
Released in 1989
On Album Brain Drain
5. Rock ‘N’ Roll High School
Released in 1979
On Album Rock ‘n’ Roll High School and End of the Century
4. Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
Released in 1977
On Album Rocket to Russia
3. California Sun
Released in 1977
On Album Leave Home
The song was originally released in 1961 by Joe Jones.
2. Blitzkrieg Bop
Released in 1976
On Album Ramones
1. I Wanna Be Sedated
Released in 1979
On Album Road to Ruin
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