Nevermind Jesus, where's Joey Ramone?
Joey Ramone of the Ramones died yesterday (Easter) of Lymphatic cancer. The Ramones have been one of my favorite bands even since my pre-teenage, junior high days and it really saddens me to hear that he has passed away.
The Ramones barely ever cracked the charts in 22 years of playing, but basically redefined music in the last 25 years. Joey gave music a new look, feel, attitude and sound. Very few people have been so influential and remained so quiet and humble about it.
NOTE: VH1 has a documentary on the history of punk rock on April 19th.
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I did not know about Joey Ramones death. I also grew up listening to punk and the Ramones and had the great opportunity to see them perform more than several times. Well, it seems as though he lived an incredible life and I know his music influenced me and brings back great memories!
I did not know about Joey Ramones death. I also grew up listening to punk and the Ramones and had the great opportunity to see them perform more than several times. Well, it seems as though he lived an incredible life and I know his music influenced me and brings back great memories!