Supersuckers release live Ramones cover featuring Eddie Vedder

Arizona rockers The Supersuckers have release a 2014 live performance of a Ramones classic that features Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.

The pairing were joined by Blind Marky Feltchtone from Zeke for “I Believe In Miracles” from the Ramones' 1989 album, “Brain Drain”, during a June 19, 2014 gig that also doubled as the final, sold out show on the Supersuckers’ North American tour and after lead singer Eddie Spaghetti was diagnosed with throat cancer and was facing imminent surgery.

“Somehow Eddie had found out about my cancer diagnosis and put the word out that he’d like to come to the show and maybe do something with the band,” recalls Spaghetti, “especially with the impending struggle I was about to undertake with the whole cancer fright. The song was extra poignant.”

The performance was shot with multiple cameras, but the multitrack audio files were only discovered recently, buried within a hard drive.

“What a humbling experience for me on a personal level and what an amazing rock show for me on a professional level,” continues Spaghetti about the evening. “This recording really reflects that. What a document of a historical moment this is! Eddie absolutely KILLED it and the band was on FIRE that night.”

Spaghetti looks back especially at the outpouring of support for the journey he’d have to soon take for his cancer.

“It felt like everyone in the crowd was a friend of mine and there was a lot of love in the room,” he remembers. “From the first note ‘til the last, it just seemed like everyone was on our side.

“After the show, Eddie Vedder talked to me for a long time and pointed me in a direction to get my s**t cured,” he adds. “He was super helpful with getting me hooked up with a support team of doctors and hospitals that I would probably not have had access to without his assistance. He also wrote a big fat check to help get me through the hard times of not being able to work that was to come. It was all above and beyond the call for him to provide all that help. I will be forever indebted to him. He’s a good one.”

Pearl Jam have performed the Ramones track regularly through the years, even releasing a live version from a 2003 benefit concert for the Louis Warschaw Prostate Cancer Centre just two months later as one of their Ten Club vinyl holiday singles.

Vedder inducted the Ramones into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002.


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Ramones stream It’s Alive 40th anniversary unboxing video

The Ramones are streaming an unboxing video for the newly-released expanded deluxe 40th anniversary edition of their classic 1979 live album, “It’s Alive.”

The 4CD/2LP package delivers the band’s New Year’s Eve 1977 show at the Rainbow Theatre in London alongside three unreleased concerts from the same week of the UK tour, including a December 28 gig at Top Rank in Birmingham, a December 29 performance at Victoria Hall in Stoke-On-Trent, and a December 30 stop at Friars in Aylesbury.

Taking its name from a 1974 horror film, “It’s Alive” was the last album to feature all four original band members: Dee Dee Ramone, Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone and Tommy Ramone; it features material from the group’s self-titled 1976 debut, 1977’s “Leave Home” and “Rocket To Russia.”

"That was one of the best shows they ever played,” long-time Ramones road manager Monte A. Melnick tells Billboard about the Rainbow Theatre concert. “Everything went well; they sounded great, and they were together, and the venue was terrific, and the crowd was great. It also sticks out in my memory because the crowd destroyed the first ten rows of the theater there, which was amazing at the time. Everybody was freaking out - they didn't expect the mosh pit in a seated theater. It was basically a hundred percent show, in my mind."

"We managed to convince the hierarchy at Rhino that this should be done, because there'd never been a proper release of It's Alive here in the United States," adds engineer Ed Stasium. "There was never a vinyl release, and the CD release in the '90s was very under the radar. Then we realized we had all these other shows as well that had never been listened to or mixed, so those two factors gave Rhino the impetus to actually release this thing.

“I think this is the best representation of The Ramones live that we're ever going to get. This is the Ramones at their peak, with Tommy on drums, the whole vibe is just fantastic."

Tommy – the last surviving member of the original Ramones – died in 2014 at his home in Ridgewood, Queens, New York at 65 following treatment for bile duct cancer; Joey died from lymphoma in 2001, Dee Dee passed away from a heroin overdose in 2002, and Johnny died from prostate cancer in 2004.

“It’s Alive: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition” has been produced in a limited and numbered edition of 8,000 copies, and comes packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book; the band are streaming “Rockaway Beach” from the Top Rank gig to mark the set’s release.


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Ramones to release expanded 40th anniversary edition of It’s Alive

The Ramones will release an expanded deluxe 40th anniversary edition of their classic 1979 live album, “It’s Alive”, on September 20.

The 4CD/2LP package delivers the band’s New Year’s Eve 1977 show at the Rainbow Theatre in London alongside three unreleased concerts from the same week of the UK tour, including a December 28 gig at Top Rank in Birmingham, a December 29 performance at Victoria Hall in Stoke-On-Trent, and a December 30 stop at Friars in Aylesbury.

Taking its name from a 1974 horror film, “It’s Alive” was the last album to feature all four original band members: Dee Dee Ramone, Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone and Tommy Ramone; it features material from the group’s self-titled 1976 debut, 1977’s “Leave Home” and “Rocket To Russia.”

“It’s Alive: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition” will be produced in a limited and numbered edition of 8,000 copies, and comes comes packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book that’s accompanied by new liner notes written by record producer and musician Steve Albini and Ed Stasium, who produced and engineered “It’s Alive “and remastered all of the music included in this collection.

The fall 2019 project marks the first time that “It’s Alive” has been released on vinyl in the US; the package will also be available through digital and streaming services.

“It’s Alive” is being previewed with audio of a previously-unreleased version of “Blitzkrieg Bop” from the Top Rank show in Birmingham.

The Ramones were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002.

The Ramones
“It’s Alive: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition”
Release date: September 20

Disc One: The Rainbow Theatre, London, December 31, 1977

01. “Rockaway Beach”
02. “Teenage Lobotomy”
03. “Blitzkrieg Bop”
04. “I Wanna Be Well”
05. “Glad To See You Go”
06. “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment”
07. “You’re Gonna Kill That Girl”
08. “I Don’t Care”
09. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker”
10. “Havana Affair”
11. “Commando”
12. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
13. “Surfin’ Bird”
14. “Cretin Hop”
15. “Listen To My Heart”
16. “California Sun”
17. “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You”
18. “Pinhead”
19. “Do You Wanna Dance”
20. “Chainsaw”
21. “Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World”
22. “I Wanna Be A Good Boy”
23. “Judy Is A Punk”
24. “Suzy Is A Headbanger”
25. “Let’s Dance”
26. “Oh Oh I Love Her So”
27. “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue”
28. “We’re A Happy Family”

Disc Two: Top Rank, Birmingham, Warwickshire, December 28, 1977
(Previously Unreleased)

Disc Three: Victoria Hall, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, December 29, 1977
(Previously Unreleased)

Disc Four: Friars, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, December 30, 1977
(Previously Unreleased)


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The Ramones premiere lost Road To Ruin video for I’m Against It

The Ramones are streaming a previously-unreleased video for “I’m Against It”, to promote the recently-issued expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1978 album, “Road To Ruin.”

The lost footage was reportedly discovered in a record company vault, inside a 16mm film canister that hadn't been opened in 40 years.

The new clip appears to have been filmed during the same session as a video shoot for the project's third single, “She’s The One.”

The “Road To Ruin” reissue presents an original and new mix of the Ramones’ fourth album, which saw the introduction of drummer Marky Ramone after founding member Tommy Ramone exited the lineup to oversee production and songwriting for the group.

The set also includes a previously-unreleased recording of the band’s entire 1979 New Year’s Eve concert that was mixed live-to-air on WNEW-FM by Ed Stasium and sourced from Tommy’s original mixing board console cassette.

The first project by The Ramones to consciously alter their classic sound in an effort to achieve radio airplay ultimately failed, according to Tommy, as the set peaked at No. 103 on the US Billboard 200 following a No. 49 listing of the previous “Rocket To Russia” album.


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Ramones stream rare Road To Ruin video for She’s The One

The Ramones are streaming a previously-unreleased video for “She’s The One”, to promote the newly-released expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1978 album, “Road To Ruin.”

The song from the New York band’s fourth record followed the lead tune, “Don’t Come Close”, and a cover of “Needles And Pins” as the third single from the set, which peaked at No. 103 on the US Billboard 200.

The 2018 reissue presents an original and new mix of the album alongside a previously-unreleased recording of the group’s entire 1979 New Year’s Eve concert that was mixed live-to-air on WNEW-FM by producer Ed Stasium and sourced from Tommy Ramone’s original mixing board console cassette.

“Road To Ruin” saw the introduction of drummer Marky Ramone after founding member Tommy exited the lineup to oversee production and songwriting for the group.

The 40th anniversary “Road To Ruin” is now available as 3CD/1LP Deluxe Edition box set and a single disc version, with both available via digital formats.


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The Ramones top the hennemusic Hot 10

The Ramones top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The band are streaming the 2018 remix of “Don’t Come Close” from the September 21 release of an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1978 album, “Road To Ruin.”

Read all about it and check out the song in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a full list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.

hennemusic Hot 10
week ending September 23, 2018

01 – Ramones stream Don’t Come Close remix from Road To Ruin reissue
02 – Bob Seger announces farewell tour
03 – VIDEO: Lynyrd Skynyrd stream Sweet Home Alabama from Atlantic City live package
04 – Tom Petty box set previewed with unreleased 1998 track Gainesville
05 – Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland 50th anniversary box set announced
06 – Ramones stream S.L.U.G. remix from expanded Road To Ruin reissue
07 – KISS announce farewell tour and perform on America’s Got Talent finale
08 – Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi announces UK interview events
09 – Pink Floyd stream video for The Final Cut
10 – Ann Wilson of Heart to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live


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Sep 02: Steven Tyler
Aug 26: The Band
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Ramones stream Don’t Come Close remix from Road To Ruin reissue

The Ramones are streaming the 2018 remix of the track, “Don’t Come Close”, as the latest preview to the September 21 release of an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1978 album, “Road To Ruin.”

"On the original, what stuck out were the clear guitars," producer Ed Stasium tells Billboard about the song. “It sounded so clean. It was a real step away from what the Ramones has done on their previous three records. There's acoustic guitars in there; there's a double track guitar solo. And when stripped down on the new mix, it's really just Marky, Dee Dee and Johnny with one Joey vocal, sounding as if was being played live right to tape with no overdubs whatsoever."

The “Road To Ruin” reissue presents an original and new mix of the Ramones’ fourth album, which saw the introduction of drummer Marky Ramone after founding member Tommy Ramone exited the lineup to oversee production and songwriting for the group.

The set also includes a previously-unreleased recording of the band’s entire 1979 New Year’s Eve concert that was mixed live-to-air on WNEW-FM by Stasium and sourced from Tommy’s original mixing board console cassette.

The first project by The Ramones to consciously alter their classic sound in an effort to achieve radio airplay ultimately failed, according to Tommy, as the set peaked at No. 103 on the US Billboard 200 following a No. 49 listing of the previous “Rocket To Russia” album.

The 40th anniversary “Road To Ruin” will be available as 3CD/1LP Deluxe Edition box set and a single disc version, with both available via digital formats.


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Ramones stream S.L.U.G. remix from expanded Road To Ruin reissue

The Ramones are streaming the 2018 remix of their rare track, “S.L.U.G.”, as the latest preview to the September 21 release of an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1978 album, “Road To Ruin.”

A demo of the tune from 1977’s “Rocket To Russia” first surfaced on an expanded 2001 CD version of the project; the 2018 remix by producer Ed Stasium is one of two versions – the other a “basic rough mix” – that appear on the second disc of the forthcoming 3CD package alongside a series of previously-unreleased extras.

The “Road To Ruin” reissue presents an original and new mix of the Ramones’ fourth album, which saw the introduction of drummer Marky Ramone after founding member Tommy Ramone exited the lineup to oversee production and songwriting for the group.

The set also includes a previously-unreleased recording of the band’s entire 1979 New Year’s Eve concert that was mixed live-to-air on WNEW-FM by Stasium and sourced from Tommy’s original mixing board console cassette.

The 40th anniversary package has been previously been previewed with a rough mix of “I Wanna Be Sedated”, and live versions of the New York band’s classic tracks “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” and “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment.”

“Road To Ruin” will be available as 3CD/1LP Deluxe Edition box set and a single disc version, with both available via digital formats.



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Ramones stream 1979 live version of Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment

The Ramones are streaming a live version of their classic track, “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment”, from a 1979 performance as a preview to the September 21 release of an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1978 album, “Road To Ruin.”

The song from 1977’s “Leave Home” can be heard from a previously-unreleased recording of the band’s entire 1979 New Year’s Eve concert at The Palladium in New York that was broadcast live-to-air on WNEW-FM and featured on the third of three discs in the new package.

The reissue presents the original mix of “Road To Ruin” alongside a new 40th anniversary one by producer Ed Stasium, as well as more than twenty unreleased recordings – including rough mixes for every album track and a pair of unreleased outtakes: “I Walk Out” and “S.L.U.G.”

The New York band’s fourth record saw the introduction of drummer Marky Ramone, who replaced founding member Tommy Ramone after he left to do more producing and writing for the group.

The first project by The Ramones to consciously alter their classic sound in an effort to achieve radio airplay ultimately failed, according to Tommy, as the set peaked at No. 103 on the US Billboard 200 following a No. 49 listing of the previous “Rocket To Russia” album.

The 40th anniversary “Road To Ruin” reissue will be available as 3CD/1LP Deluxe Edition box set and a single disc version, with both available via digital formats.



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Ramones stream 1979 live version of Sheena Is A Punk Rocker

The Ramones are streaming a live version of their classic track, “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker”, from a 1979 performance as a preview to the September 21 release of an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1978 album, “Road To Ruin.”

The tune is featured on the third of three discs in the package, which presents a previously-unreleased recording of the band’s entire 1979 New Year’s Eve concert that was mixed live-to-air on WNEW-FM by producer Ed Stasium and sourced from Tommy Ramone’s original console cassette.

The 3CD/1LP Deluxe Edition box set reissue opens with the record’s original mix alongside a new 40th anniversary one by Stasium, while disc two offers up over twenty unreleased recordings, including rough mixes for every album track, starkly different alternate takes of two songs, and two unreleased outtakes: “I Walk Out” and “S.L.U.G.” – unfinished during the original recording sessions in 1978 and completed for the anniversary release.

“Road To Ruin” will be packaged alongside a 12 x 12 hardcover book featuring rare photos, artwork and essays from some of the people involved in the project.

The track listing for the Deluxe Edition can be viewed here.

The 40th anniversary reissue will also be available in a single disc version, with both available via digital formats, as well.



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Ramones preview expanded Road To Ruin 40th anniversary reissue

The Ramones are streaming a rough mix of their classic track, “I Wanna Be Sedated”, as a preview to the September 21 release of an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1978 album, “Road To Ruin.”

The New York band’s fourth record saw the introduction of drummer Marky Ramone, who replaced founding member Tommy Ramone after he left to do more producing and writing for the group.

The first project by The Ramones to consciously alter their classic sound in an effort to achieve radio airplay ultimately failed, according to Tommy, as the set peaked at No. 103 on the US Billboard 200 following a No. 49 listing of the previous “Rocket To Russia” album.

Packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book featuring rare photos, artwork and essays from some of the people involved in the project, the 2018 “Road To Ruin” 3CD/1LP Deluxe Edition box set (see track list below) presents the record’s original mix alongside a new 40th anniversary one by the album's original engineer/mixer, Ed Stasium.

A second disc offers up over twenty unreleased recordings, including rough mixes for every album track, starkly different alternate takes of two songs, and two unreleased outtakes: “I Walk Out” and “S.L.U.G.” – unfinished during the original recording sessions in 1978 and completed by Stasium for the anniversary release.

The final disc has a previously unreleased recording of the band’s entire 1979 New Year’s Eve concert, which was mixed live by Stasium and broadcast on WNEW-FM. Recorded in New York City at The Palladium, with audio sourced from Tommy Ramone’s original cassette of the console recording, it features blistering performances of “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Rockaway Beach,” and “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker,” along with several songs from "Road To Ruin": “I Don’t Want You,” “I Wanna Be Sedated,” and “I Wanted Everything.”

The 3CD Deluxe 40th anniversary reissue of “Road To Ruin” will also be available in a single disc version, with both available via digital formats, as well.

Part of The Ramones ongoing reissue series, “Road To Ruin” follow’s the 40th anniversary release of their groundbreaking 1976 self-titled debut album, and last year’s revamped “Leave Home” and “Rocket To Russia” projects.



The Ramones
“Road To Ruin” 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition
Release date: September 21

Disc One

Original Mix Remastered

“I Just Want To Have Something To Do”
“I Wanted Everything”
“Don’t Come Close”
“I Don’t Want You”
“Needles And Pins”
“I’m Against It”
“I Wanna Be Sedated”
“Go Mental”
“Questioningly”
“She’s The One”
“Bad Brain”
“It’s A Long Way Back”

40th Anniversary Road Revisited Mix

“I Just Want To Have Something To Do”
“I Wanted Everything”
“Don’t Come Close”
“I Don’t Want You”
“Needles And Pins”
“I’m Against It”
“I Wanna Be Sedated”
“Go Mental”
“Questioningly”
“She’s The One”
“Bad Brain”
“It’s A Long Way Back”

Disc Two: Rough Mixes & 40th Anniversary Extras

“I Walk Out” (2018 Mix) *
“S.L.U.G.” (2018 Mix) *
“Don’t Come Close” (Single Mix)
“Needles And Pins” (Single Mix)
“I Just Want To Have Something To Do” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“I Don’t Want You” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“I’m Against It” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“It’s A Long Way Back” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“I Walk Out” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“Bad Brain” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“Needles And Pins” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“I Wanna Be Sedated” Take 2 (Basic Rough Mix) *
“I Wanted Everything” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“Go Mental” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“She’s The One” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“Questioningly” Take 2 (Basic Rough Mix) *
“S.L.U.G.” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“Don’t Come Close” (Basic Rough Mix) *
“I Wanna Be Sedated” (Backing Track) *
“I Don’t Want You” (Brit Pop Mix) *
“Questioningly” (Acoustic Version) *
“Needles And Pins” (Acoustic Version) *
“Don’t Come Close” (Acoustic Version) *
“I Wanna Be Sedated” (“Ramones-On-45 Mega-Mix!”)

Disc Three: Live At The Palladium, New York, NY, December 31 1979

“Blitzkrieg Bop” *
“Teenage Lobotomy” *
“Rockaway Beach” *
“I Don’t Want You” *
“Go Mental” *
“Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment” *
“I Wanna Be Sedated” *
“I Just Want To Have Something To Do” *
“She’s The One” *
“This Ain’t Havana” *
“I’m Against It” *
“Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” *
“Havana Affair” *
“Commando” *
“Needles And Pins” *
“I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” *
“Surfin’ Bird” *
“Cretin Hop” *
“All The Way” *
“Judy Is A Punk” *
“California Sun” *
“I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You” *
“Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World” *
“Pinhead” *
“Do You Wanna Dance?” *
“Suzy Is A Headbanger” *
“Let’s Dance” *
“Chinese Rock” *
“Beat On The Brat” *
“We’re A Happy Family” *
“Bad Brain”
“I Wanted Everything” *

* previously unreleased


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AUDIO: Ramones stream alternate demo version of Rocket To Russia track

The Ramones are streaming a rough mix demo of “Why Is It Always This Way?” – featuring alternate lyrics – as a preview to the November 24 release of an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1977 album, “Rocket To Russia.”

The track is included on a disc of bonus material from sessions at New York’s Power Station as part of a 3CD Deluxe Edition that also delivers the record’s original mix alongside a new 40th anniversary one by the album's original engineer/mixer, Ed Stasium, and a third disc that presents a complete unreleased concert recording of the band’s December 19, 1977 show at the Apollo Centre in Glasgow, Scotland - just days before the group recorded the classic live album, “It’s Alive”, in London, UK.

The Deluxe Edition will be produced in a limited and numbered edition and comes packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book. Along with the music, the set also features stories about the band by Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, details about making the album by Stasium, and extensive liner notes by renowned music writer and co-founder of Creem Magazine, Jaan Uhelszki.

The New York band’s third album – and last to feature their original lineup – included classic singles like “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” and “Rockaway Beach” while peaking at No. 49 on the US Billboard 200.

The Deluxe Edition will be produced in a limited and numbered edition and comes packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book. Along with the music, the set also features stories about the band by Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, details about making the album by Stasium, and extensive liner notes by renowned music writer and co-founder of Creem Magazine, Jaan Uhelszki.

“Rocket To Russia” is the latest expanded 40th anniversary reissue of a Ramones project, following their groundbreaking 1976 self-titled debut album and 1977’s “Leave Home.”


The Ramones
“Rocket To Russia” 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition
Release date: November 24

Disc One: Original Album

Remastered Original Mixes

01. “Cretin Hop”
02. “Rockaway Beach”
03. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
04. “Locket Love”
05. “I Don’t Care”
06. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker”
07. “We’re A Happy Family”
08. “Teenage Lobotomy”
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?”
10. “I Wanna Be Well”
11. “I Can’t Give You Anything”
12. “Ramona”
13. “Surfin’ Bird”
14. “Why Is It Always This Way?”

40th Anniversary Tracking Mix

01. “Cretin Hop”
02. “Rockaway Beach”
03. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
04. “Locket Love”
05. “I Don’t Care” – Version 2
06. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – Version 1
07. “We’re A Happy Family”
08. “Teenage Lobotomy”
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?”
10. “I Wanna Be Well”
11. “I Can’t Give You Anything”
12. “Ramona”
13. “Surfin’ Bird”
14. “Why Is It Always This Way?”

Disc Two: Bonus Material

Mediasound/Power Station Rough Mixes

01. “Why Is It Always This Way?” – Mediasound Rough, Alternate Lyrics *
02. “Rockaway Beach” – Power Station Rough *
03. “I Wanna Be Well” – Power Station Rough *
04. “Locket Love” – Power Station Rough *
05. “I Can’t Give You Anything” – Power Station Rough *
06. “Cretin Hop” – Power Station Rough *
07. “Happy Family” – Power Station Rough *
08. “Ramona” – Mediasound Rough, Alternate Lyrics *
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?” – Mediasound Rough *
10. “Teenage Lobotomy” – Mediasound Rough *
11. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” – Mediasound Rough *
12. “I Don’t Care” – Version 2, Mediasound Rough *

40th Anniversary Extras

01. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” – Acoustic Version *
02. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – Version 1-Dee Dee Vocal *
03. “Ramona” – Sweet Little Ramona Pop Mix *
04. “Surfin’ Bird” – Alternate Vocal *
05. “Teenage Lobotomy” – Backing Track *
06. “We’re A Happy Family” – At Home With The Family *
07. “Cretin Hop” – Backing Track *
08. “Needles And Pins” – Demo Version *
09. “Babysitter” – B-Side Version
10. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – B-Side Version
11. Joey RTR Radio Spot Promo *
12. “We’re A Happy Family” – Joey & Dee Dee Dialogue *

Disc Three: Live at Apollo Centre, Glasgow, Scotland (December 19, 1977)

01. “Rockaway Beach” *
02. “Teenage Lobotomy” *
03. “Blitzkrieg Bop” *
04. “I Wanna Be Well” *
05. “Glad To See You Go” *
06. “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment” *
07. “You’re Gonna Kill That Girl” *
08. “I Don’t Care” *
09. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” *
10. “Carbona Not Glue” *
11. “Commando” *
12. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” *
13. “Surfin’ Bird” *
14. “Cretin Hop” *
15. “Listen To My Heart” *
16. “California Sun” *
17. “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You” *
18. “Pinhead” *
19. “Do You Wanna Dance?” *
20. “Chain Saw” *
21. “Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World” *
22. “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy” *
23. “Judy Is A Punk” *
24. “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” *
25. “We’re A Happy Family” *

* Previously unreleased


See also:

AUDIO: Ramones preview Rocket To Russia 40th anniversary reissue
Ramones announce expanded Rocket To Russia 40th anniversary reissue
AUDIO: Ramones preview Leave Home expanded 40th anniversary reissue
Ramones update New York street naming ceremony plans
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AUDIO: Ramones preview Rocket To Russia 40th anniversary reissue

The Ramones are streaming a rough mix of “Cretin Hop” as a preview to the November 24 release of an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1977 album, “Rocket To Russia.”

The track is included on a disc of bonus material from sessions at New York’s Power Station as part of a 3CD Deluxe Edition that also delivers the record’s original mix alongside a new 40th anniversary one by the album's original engineer/mixer, Ed Stasium, and a third disc that presents a complete unreleased concert recording of the band’s December 19, 1977 show at the Apollo Centre in Glasgow, Scotland - just days before the group recorded the classic live album, “It’s Alive”, in London, UK.

The Deluxe Edition will be produced in a limited and numbered edition and comes packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book. Along with the music, the set also features stories about the band by Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, details about making the album by Stasium, and extensive liner notes by renowned music writer and co-founder of Creem Magazine, Jaan Uhelszki.

The New York band’s third album – and last to feature their original lineup – included classic singles like “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” and “Rockaway Beach” while peaking at No. 49 on the US Billboard 200.

Part of the Ramones ongoing reissue series, “Rocket To Russia” follows 2016’s 40th anniversary release of their groundbreaking 1976 self-titled debut album and this summer’s 40th anniversary edition of their 1977 record, “Leave Home.”


The Ramones
“Rocket To Russia” 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition
Release date: November 24

Disc One: Original Album

Remastered Original Mixes

01. “Cretin Hop”
02. “Rockaway Beach”
03. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
04. “Locket Love”
05. “I Don’t Care”
06. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker”
07. “We’re A Happy Family”
08. “Teenage Lobotomy”
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?”
10. “I Wanna Be Well”
11. “I Can’t Give You Anything”
12. “Ramona”
13. “Surfin’ Bird”
14. “Why Is It Always This Way?”

40th Anniversary Tracking Mix

01. “Cretin Hop”
02. “Rockaway Beach”
03. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
04. “Locket Love”
05. “I Don’t Care” – Version 2
06. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – Version 1
07. “We’re A Happy Family”
08. “Teenage Lobotomy”
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?”
10. “I Wanna Be Well”
11. “I Can’t Give You Anything”
12. “Ramona”
13. “Surfin’ Bird”
14. “Why Is It Always This Way?”

Disc Two: Bonus Material

Mediasound/Power Station Rough Mixes

01. “Why Is It Always This Way?” – Mediasound Rough, Alternate Lyrics *
02. “Rockaway Beach” – Power Station Rough *
03. “I Wanna Be Well” – Power Station Rough *
04. “Locket Love” – Power Station Rough *
05. “I Can’t Give You Anything” – Power Station Rough *
06. “Cretin Hop” – Power Station Rough *
07. “Happy Family” – Power Station Rough *
08. “Ramona” – Mediasound Rough, Alternate Lyrics *
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?” – Mediasound Rough *
10. “Teenage Lobotomy” – Mediasound Rough *
11. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” – Mediasound Rough *
12. “I Don’t Care” – Version 2, Mediasound Rough *

40th Anniversary Extras

01. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” – Acoustic Version *
02. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – Version 1-Dee Dee Vocal *
03. “Ramona” – Sweet Little Ramona Pop Mix *
04. “Surfin’ Bird” – Alternate Vocal *
05. “Teenage Lobotomy” – Backing Track *
06. “We’re A Happy Family” – At Home With The Family *
07. “Cretin Hop” – Backing Track *
08. “Needles And Pins” – Demo Version *
09. “Babysitter” – B-Side Version
10. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – B-Side Version
11. Joey RTR Radio Spot Promo *
12. “We’re A Happy Family” – Joey & Dee Dee Dialogue *

Disc Three: Live at Apollo Centre, Glasgow, Scotland (December 19, 1977)

01. “Rockaway Beach” *
02. “Teenage Lobotomy” *
03. “Blitzkrieg Bop” *
04. “I Wanna Be Well” *
05. “Glad To See You Go” *
06. “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment” *
07. “You’re Gonna Kill That Girl” *
08. “I Don’t Care” *
09. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” *
10. “Carbona Not Glue” *
11. “Commando” *
12. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” *
13. “Surfin’ Bird” *
14. “Cretin Hop” *
15. “Listen To My Heart” *
16. “California Sun” *
17. “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You” *
18. “Pinhead” *
19. “Do You Wanna Dance?” *
20. “Chain Saw” *
21. “Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World” *
22. “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy” *
23. “Judy Is A Punk” *
24. “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” *
25. “We’re A Happy Family” *

* Previously unreleased


See also:

Ramones announce expanded Rocket To Russia 40th anniversary reissue
AUDIO: Ramones preview Leave Home expanded 40th anniversary reissue
Ramones update New York street naming ceremony plans
Ramones to have New York street named in their honor
Search The Ramones at hennemusic

Ramones announce expanded Rocket To Russia 40th anniversary reissue

The Ramones will release an expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1977 album, “Rocket To Russia”, on November 24.

The New York band’s third album – and last to feature their original lineup – included classic singles like “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” and “Rockaway Beach” while peaking at No. 49 on the US Billboard 200.

The 2017 “Rocket To Russia” 3CD Deluxe Edition reissue presents the record’s original mix alongside a new 40th anniversary one by the album's original engineer/mixer Ed Stasium.

A second disc provides two dozen rare and unreleased recordings, including rough mixes from sessions at Mediasound and The Power Station, while a third disc is the complete unreleased concert recording of the band’s December 19, 1977 show at the Apollo Centre in Glasgow, Scotland - just a few days before the group recorded the classic live album, “It’s Alive”, in London, UK.

The Deluxe Edition will be produced in a limited and numbered edition and comes packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book. Along with the music, the set also features stories about the band by Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, details about making the album by Stasium, and extensive liner notes by renowned music writer and co-founder of Creem Magazine, Jaan Uhelszki.

Part of the Ramones ongoing reissue series, “Rocket To Russia” follows 2016’s 40th anniversary release of their groundbreaking 1976 self-titled debut album and this summer’s 40th anniversary edition of their 1977 record, “Leave Home.”

The Ramones
“Rocket To Russia” 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition
Release date: November 24

Disc One: Original Album

Remastered Original Mixes

01. “Cretin Hop”
02. “Rockaway Beach”
03. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
04. “Locket Love”
05. “I Don’t Care”
06. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker”
07. “We’re A Happy Family”
08. “Teenage Lobotomy”
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?”
10. “I Wanna Be Well”
11. “I Can’t Give You Anything”
12. “Ramona”
13. “Surfin’ Bird”
14. “Why Is It Always This Way?”

40th Anniversary Tracking Mix

01. “Cretin Hop”
02. “Rockaway Beach”
03. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
04. “Locket Love”
05. “I Don’t Care” – Version 2
06. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – Version 1
07. “We’re A Happy Family”
08. “Teenage Lobotomy”
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?”
10. “I Wanna Be Well”
11. “I Can’t Give You Anything”
12. “Ramona”
13. “Surfin’ Bird”
14. “Why Is It Always This Way?”

Disc Two: Bonus Material

Mediasound/Power Station Rough Mixes

01. “Why Is It Always This Way?” – Mediasound Rough, Alternate Lyrics *
02. “Rockaway Beach” – Power Station Rough *
03. “I Wanna Be Well” – Power Station Rough *
04. “Locket Love” – Power Station Rough *
05. “I Can’t Give You Anything” – Power Station Rough *
06. “Cretin Hop” – Power Station Rough *
07. “Happy Family” – Power Station Rough *
08. “Ramona” – Mediasound Rough, Alternate Lyrics *
09. “Do You Wanna Dance?” – Mediasound Rough *
10. “Teenage Lobotomy” – Mediasound Rough *
11. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” – Mediasound Rough *
12. “I Don’t Care” – Version 2, Mediasound Rough *

40th Anniversary Extras

01. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” – Acoustic Version *
02. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – Version 1-Dee Dee Vocal *
03. “Ramona” – Sweet Little Ramona Pop Mix *
04. “Surfin’ Bird” – Alternate Vocal *
05. “Teenage Lobotomy” – Backing Track *
06. “We’re A Happy Family” – At Home With The Family *
07. “Cretin Hop” – Backing Track *
08. “Needles And Pins” – Demo Version *
09. “Babysitter” – B-Side Version
10. “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” – B-Side Version
11. Joey RTR Radio Spot Promo *
12. “We’re A Happy Family” – Joey & Dee Dee Dialogue *

Disc Three: Live at Apollo Centre, Glasgow, Scotland (December 19, 1977)

01. “Rockaway Beach” *
02. “Teenage Lobotomy” *
03. “Blitzkrieg Bop” *
04. “I Wanna Be Well” *
05. “Glad To See You Go” *
06. “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment” *
07. “You’re Gonna Kill That Girl” *
08. “I Don’t Care” *
09. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” *
10. “Carbona Not Glue” *
11. “Commando” *
12. “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” *
13. “Surfin’ Bird” *
14. “Cretin Hop” *
15. “Listen To My Heart” *
16. “California Sun” *
17. “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You” *
18. “Pinhead” *
19. “Do You Wanna Dance?” *
20. “Chain Saw” *
21. “Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World” *
22. “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy” *
23. “Judy Is A Punk” *
24. “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” *
25. “We’re A Happy Family” *

* Previously unreleased


See also:

AUDIO: Ramones preview Leave Home expanded 40th anniversary reissue
Ramones update New York street naming ceremony plans
Ramones to have New York street named in their honor
Grammy Museum to host Ramones exhibit
Search The Ramones at hennemusic

AUDIO: Ramones preview Leave Home expanded 40th anniversary reissue

The Ramones are streaming a 2017 remix of “Pinhead” as a preview to the forthcoming expanded 40th anniversary reissue of their 1977 album, “Leave Home.”

The follow-up to the New York punk band’s groundbreaking 1976 self-titled debut, “Leave Home” was produced by Tony Bongiovi and features a number of Ramones classics, including “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment,” “Glad To See You Go” and “Commando.”

Due July 14, the 2017 reissue is packaged as a 3-CD/1-LP Deluxe Edition that delivers the record’s original mix alongside a new 40th anniversary one by the album's original engineer/mixer, Ed Stasium.

“Generally, the consensus was [the original] maybe sounded too clean,” writes Stasium in the liner notes. “The guitars panned completely left-right detracted from the band’s foreboding presence, and the reverb effects especially were a little excessive.”

The new 40th anniversary mix is also featured on the LP included in the Deluxe Edition.

A second disc features more than two dozen rare and unreleased recordings, including rough mixes for 15 tracks recorded for "Leave Home" at Sundragon studio in New York and a combination of 18 alternate mixes and instrumental versions of all tracks from the album.

The third disc presents an unreleased recording of The Ramones in concert at CBGB’s on April 2, 1977, just a few months after “Leave Home” was released.

The 40th Anniversary reissue is a limited and numbered edition of 15,000 copies worldwide and comes packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book. A full track list can be found below.

A single disc of the new remix, along with digital download and streaming options, will also be available.

Part of The Ramones' ongoing reissue series, “Leave Home” follows 2016’s 40th anniversary release of their 1976 debut with an expanded reissue that included a remastered stereo version of the album, a new mono mix and a pair of live sets at The Roxy in Los Angeles, CA.


The Ramones
“Leave Home” 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition
Release date: July 14

Disc One: Original Album & 40th Anniversary Mix

Original Mix

01. “Glad To See You Go”
02. “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment”
03. “I Remember You”
04. “Oh Oh I Love Her So”
05. “Carbona Not Glue”
06. “Suzy Is A Headbanger”
07. “Pinhead”
08. “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy”
09. “Swallow My Pride”
10. “What’s Your Game”
11. “California Sun”
12. “Commando”
13. “You’re Gonna Kill That Girl”
14. “You Should Have Never Opened That Door”

40th Anniversary Remix

15. “Glad To See You Go”
16. “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment”
17. “I Remember You”
18. “Oh Oh I Love Her So”
19. “Carbona Not Glue”
20. “Suzy Is A Headbanger”
21. “Pinhead”
22. “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy”
23. “Swallow My Pride”
24. “What’s Your Game”
25. “California Sun”
26. “Commando”
27. “You’re Gonna Kill That Girl”
28. “You Should Have Never Opened That Door”

Disc Two: Bonus Material

Sundragon Rough Mixes

01. “Glad To See You Go” *
02. “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment” *
03. “I Remember You”*
04. “Oh Oh I Love Her So”*
05. “Carbona Not Glue”*
06. “Suzy Is A Headbanger”*
07. “Pinhead”*
08. “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy”*
09. “Swallow My Pride”*
10. “What’s Your Game”*
11. “California Sun”*
12. “Commando”*
13. “You’re Gonna Kill That Girl”*
14. “You Should Have Never Opened That Door”*
15. “Babysitter”*

40th Anniversary Extras

16. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” (Single Version)
17. “I Don’t Care” (B-Side Version)
18. “Babysitter” (U.K. Album Version)
19. “Glad To See You Go” (BubbleGum Mix) *
20. “I Remember You” (Instrumental) *
21. “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment” (Forest Hills Mix) *
22. “Oh Oh I Love Her So” (Soda Machine Mix) *
23. “Carbona Not Glue” (Queens Mix) *
24. “Suzy Is A Headbanger” (Geek Mix) *
25. “Pinhead” (Psychedelic Mix) *
26. “Pinhead” (Oo-Oo-Gabba-UhUh Mix) *
27. “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy” (Bowery Mix) *
28. “Swallow My Pride” (Instrumental) *
29. “What’s Your Game” (Sane Mix) *
30. “California Sun” (Instrumental) *
31.”Commando” (TV Track) *
32.”You’re Gonna Kill That Girl” (Doo Wop Mix) *
33. “You Should Have Never Opened That Door” (Mama Mix) *

Disc Three: Live at CBGB April 2, 1977

01. “I Don’t Wanna Go Down to The Basement”*
02. “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue”*
03. “Blitzkrieg Bop”*
04. “Swallow My Pride”*
05. “Suzy Is A Headbanger”*
06. “Teenage Lobotomy”*
07. “53rd & 3rd”*
08. “Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy”*
09. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker”*
10. “Let’s Dance”*
11. “Babysitter”*
12. “Havana Affair”*
13. “Listen to My Heart”*
14. “Oh Oh I Love Her So”*
15. “California Sun”*
16. “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You”*
17. “Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World” *
18. “Judy Is A Punk”*
19. “Pinhead”*

* Previously Unreleased



See also:

Ramones update New York street naming ceremony plans
Ramones to have New York street named in their honor
Grammy Museum to host Ramones exhibit
AUDIO: Ramones rock Blitzkrieg Bop live on expanded debut album reissue
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Ramones update New York street naming ceremony plans

The Ramones are updating fans with news regarding the upcoming street naming ceremony event in New York this month.

The group will be honored with a street named Ramones Way in their hometown of Queens, NY.

Originally set for October 23, the band has announced a scheduling change to October 30 at 11:00 AM at the intersection of 67th Avenue and 110th Street in front of the main entrance of Forest Hills High School, which was attended by the band’s original lineup of John Cummings (Johnny Ramone), Jeffrey Hyman (Joey Ramone), Douglas Colvin (Dee Dee Ramone) and Thomas Erdelyi (Tommy Ramone).

Plans for Ramones Way were passed by the City Council in July.

"Our community of Forest Hills has been the home of many famous artists," says councilwoman Karen Koslowitz. "Many legendary musicians also attended Forest Hills High School including Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Burt Bacharach, as well as the members of the famous punk rock group the Ramones. The Ramones played well in the 1990s and received numerous accolades and awards including an induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Ramones Way follows Joey Ramone Place – at the corner of East 2nd Street and the Bowery near the legendary CBGB club – as the second New York street honor for the punk pioneers.

All four original Ramones have passed on: Joey in 2001 from lymphoma; Dee Dee in 2002 from a heroin overdose; Johnny in 2004 from prostate cancer; and, Tommy in 2014 from bile duct cancer.

Earlier this year, The Ramones marked the 40th anniversary of the release of their groundbreaking 1976 self-titled debut album with an expanded reissue that includes a remastered stereo version of the album, a new mono mix and a pair of live sets at The Roxy in Los Angeles, CA.


See also:

Ramones to have New York street named in their honor
Grammy Museum to host Ramones exhibit
AUDIO: Ramones rock Blitzkrieg Bop live on expanded debut album reissue
Ramones announce expanded 40th anniversary debut album reissue
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The Ramones top the hennemusic Hot 10

The Ramones top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The punk pioneers will be honored with a street named Ramones Way during an upcoming ceremony in their hometown of Queens, NY.

Read all about it in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a full list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending October 9, 2016

01 – Ramones to have New York street named in their honor
02 – Rolling Stones play surprise Las Vegas show and tease blues album news
03 – VIDEO: Rush share KISS tour story in Time Stand Still documentary preview
04 – Rush to premiere Time Stand Still film in cinemas ahead of release
05 – VIDEO: Stevie Nicks performs Edge Of Seventeen on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
06 – VIDEO: ZZ Top and Jeff Beck perform Sixteen Tons
07 – ZZ Top to perform on Conan
08 – VIDEO: Eric Clapton performs blues classic on Live In San Diego with JJ Cale
09 – Rolling Stones to release covers album Blue & Lonesome
10 – VIDEO: Green Day perform on The Tonight Show


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Ramones to have New York street named in their honor

The Ramones will be honored with a street named Ramones Way during an October 23 ceremony in their hometown of Queens, NY.

The street sign will be unveiled at the intersection of 67th Avenue and 110th Street in front of the main entrance of Forest Hills High School, which was attended by the band’s original lineup of John Cummings (Johnny Ramone), Jeffrey Hyman (Joey Ramone), Douglas Colvin (Dee Dee Ramone) and Thomas Erdelyi (Tommy Ramone).

Ramones Way follows a proposal passed by the City Council on July 14, according to councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, who sponsored the co-naming after speaking with Mitchell Leigh Hyman, the brother of Joey Ramone, at the opening of the "Hey! Ho! Let’s Go: Ramones And The Birth Of Punk" exhibit at the Queens Museum in April.

"Our community of Forest Hills has been the home of many famous artists," says Koslowitz. "Many legendary musicians also attended Forest Hills High School including Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Burt Bacharach, as well as the members of the famous punk rock group the Ramones. The Ramones played well in the 1990s and received numerous accolades and awards including an induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

"Working with Joey Ramone's brother and Forest Hills resident Mickey Leigh and fans of the band, I am so very pleased to honor our hometown musical heroes by renaming 67th Avenue and 110th Street in front of Forest Hills High School, right where it all started as 'The Ramones Way'."

"I'm just so proud that this is actually going to happen,” added Mickey Leigh. “My efforts have culminated into something great happening for the Ramones and Ramones fans everywhere."

The event will mark the second New York street honor for the band: following Joey Ramone's death in 2001, the corner of East 2nd Street and the Bowery – near the legendary CBGB club, where the band regularly performed back in the '70s — was renamed "Joey Ramone Place."

Tommy Ramone – the last of the original Ramones – died in 2014 at his home in Ridgewood, Queens, New York at 65 following treatment for bile duct cancer; Joey died from lymphoma in 2001, Dee Dee passed away from a heroin overdose in 2002, and Johnny died from prostate cancer in 2004.

The New York street event comes as the legendary punk pioneers are marking the 40th anniversary of the release of their groundbreaking 1976 self-titled debut album. An expanded reissue of the project was released earlier this year that includes a remastered stereo version of the album, a new mono mix and a pair of live sets at The Roxy.

“Hey! Ho! Let's Go: Ramones And The Birth Of Punk” is currently running at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA; the exhibit explores the band’s legacy in the context of music history and pop culture while featuring items from more than 50 public and private collection across the world.


See also:

Grammy Museum to host Ramones exhibit
AUDIO: Ramones rock Blitzkrieg Bop live on expanded debut album reissue
Ramones announce expanded 40th anniversary debut album reissue
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Grammy Museum to host Ramones exhibit

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles will host an exhibit marking the 40th anniversary of the release of The Ramones' groundbreaking 1976 self-titled debut album.

Running September 16 through February 28, 2017, “Hey! Ho! Let's Go: Ramones And The Birth Of Punk” will explore the band’s legacy in the context of music history and pop culture while featuring items from more than 50 public and private collection across the world.

Included in the exhibit are contributions from Ramones tour manager Monte Melnick, Joey Ramone’s brother and Ramones’ original stage manager Mickey Leigh, and Johnny Ramone’s wife Linda.

Additional artifacts will also include personal memorabilia such as clothing and instruments.

"This is so amazing, the best Ramones collection ever," says Linda Ramone. "Gonna be a real cool time, fun for all! Gabba Gabba Hey!"

The Grammy Museum display is the second of two-part exhibition co-curated with the Queens Museum in New York, in collaboration with Ramones Productions Inc.

The Queens Museum hosted the first part between April and July that focused on the lasting influence the punk rockers had on their hometown, from their start in Queens to their history-making performances at CBGB and beyond.

The Ramones recently released a 40th anniversary expanded reissue of their 1976 album debut that includes a remastered stereo version of the self-titled project, a new mono mix and a pair of live sets at The Roxy.


See also:

AUDIO: Ramones rock Blitzkrieg Bop live on expanded debut album reissue
Ramones announce expanded 40th anniversary debut album reissue
Ramones film to be directed by Martin Scorsese
VIDEO: Rob Zombie leads 10th annual Johnny Ramone Tribute
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