The Ramones, hailing from Queens, New York, were a seminal influence in the punk rock movement of the 1970s. Formed in 1974, the group consisted of four members who adopted the collective last name "Ramone": lead vocalist Joey Ramone, guitarist Johnny Ramone, bassist Dee Dee Ramone, and drummer Tommy Ramone. Renowned for their fast, stripped-down songs and their use of simple, direct lyrics and chord structures, the Ramones broke away from the mainstream 1970s rock sound, sowing the seeds for the punk revolution.

Despite limited initial commercial success, their eponymous debut album "Ramones," released in 1976, became a cornerstone of punk, inspiring countless bands with tracks like "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "Judy Is a Punk." Throughout their career, which spanned 22 years, the Ramones released 14 studio albums. Though the members changed over time, with Marky Ramone replacing Tommy on drums and C.J. Ramone taking over for Dee Dee on bass, their raw sound and attitude remained integral to their identity. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, a testament to their enduring legacy and influence on the genre. The Ramones said goodbye to their fans with a last studio album "¡Adios Amigos!" in 1995 and their final live performance occurred the following year, which was captured in the live album "We're Outta Here!" Despite their disbanding and the subsequent passing of the original lineup, the Ramones remain iconic figures in the history of rock music.

Genres

Alternative Rock

Early Us Punk

Permanent Wave

Punk

Rock

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Latest Release

It's Alive (Live; 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Ramones

Album - 109 Tracks - Released September 27, 2019