Far too many to list here, but from U2 to Green Day (and all of the popular and not-so-popular bands in-between), there isn’t a modern day rock/punk rock band that can’t thank The Ramones for paving the way. Instead, you have to look at how many bands and solo artists they influenced. The Ramones’ legacy will never be measured in the total number of records sold. Kevin Shields liked the Ramones, too Johnny Ramone impacted him, and Kevin Shields admitted that for him, the Ramones were THE revelation. Even parts of post-punk, post-hardcore and noise rock were inspired by the Ramones just look into Wire, Big Black, John Reis, Bob Mould, Sonic Youth, etc. The Ramones paved the way for hardcore punk and thrash metal, and you could say that they inspired pop punk. Saying that they defined punk is an understatement their impact on that genre is huge, and I’m sure their first four albums set a template that was expanded upon by many musicians.
The Ramones sounded like they had a lot of fun, and even though a bunch of their songs followed a formula, there was a magic to the execution that kept their first four albums from getting tired.Īs a side note, I’m astounded by the impact of the Ramones. Their first four albums never came off as cheesy to me there was humor, irony & an endearing quality that brought another layer to their music. The lyrics are simple, and they didn’t deal with super-deep stuff the Ramones’ aesthetic consisted of a constant sugar rush. The melodies are excellent, too memorable, distinctive & incredibly yummy. The Ramones never forgot about melody, and there were sweet elements underneath the roughness. The Ramones were melodic, too! Sure, they’re one of the pioneers of punk, but they were catchy! Their first four albums have tons of hooks & melodies, and the Ramones did pop tunes that were fast, raw & covered in distortion. I admire how the Ramones were bare-bones in many ways, along with the lack of guitar solos and how they focused on making fast-paced songs.
The Ramones did a direct, straightforward interpretation of rock that I love. However, I love all of that! I like how the Ramones had a “to the point, no BS” style their songs were over in 2-3 minutes or less, and they didn’t waste your time. The rhythm section wasn’t flashy, and the Ramones were a stripped down band. Their first four albums are pivotal parts of punk, and I admire their style.įrankly, I love their simplicity! The Ramones (circa their debut to Road to Ruin) didn’t use super-complex compositions, and they used barre chords & downstrokes. Johnny is quoted by The Observer as saying: "People drift towards liberalism at a young age, and I always hope they change when they see how the world really is.The Ramones are a band that I’ve always liked, but recently, I’ve really gotten into them. In this same interview he claimed that "Punk is right wing". He said in an interview, when questioned on his conservatism, "I think Ronald Reagan was the best President of my lifetime." This was evident in 1985 when the band released the UK single "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" Johnny pressed for a name change, finding the title insulting to Reagan, and the song was retitled on American releases as "My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes to Bitburg)" after a line from the song's chorus. After thanking all who made the honor possible-clad in his trademark T-shirt, ripped blue jeans and leather jacket-he said "God bless President Bush, and God bless America". Johnny made his political affiliation known to the world in 2002, when the Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Johnny was known within the punk rock community as one of its notable conservatives, and was a staunch supporter of the Republican Party. I wish that time could go by fast Somehow they manage to make it last
If there's one thing that makes me sick It's when someone tries to hide behind politics You watch the world complain, but you do it anyway Who am I, am I to say Shaking hands with your highness See through you like cellophane Shouldn't wish you happiness, wish her the very best Fifty thousand dollar dress My brain is hanging upside down I need something to slow me down
#Ramones bonzo goes to bitburg tv#
You're a politician Don't become one of Hitler's childrenīonzo goes to bitburg then goes out for a cup of teaĪs I watched it on TV somehow it really bothered meĭrank in all the bars in town for an extended foreign policy You better pull yourself back together Maybe you've got too much cashīetter call, call the law When you gonna turn yourself in? Yeah You've got to pick up the pieces C'mon, sort your trash
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