Ramones

Also known as The Ramones

The Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in the New York City neighborhood Forest Hills, Queens in 1974. Known for helping establish the punk movement in the United States and elsewhere, the Ramones are often recognized as one of the first bands of the genre. Although they never achieved significant commercial success during their existence, the band is seen today as highly influential in punk culture.

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The Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in Queens, New York in 1974 who played a key role in establishing punk rock as a genre in the United States and beyond. Though they never became commercially successful during their active years, they are now recognized as one of the first and most influential punk bands in music history.

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Musical artist.name: Ramones
Musical artist.image: Ramones rocket to russia photo.jpg
Musical artist.image_upright: 1.1
Musical artist.alt: Four men dressed in leather jackets and ripped jeans
Musical artist.caption: Ramones in 1977From left to right: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone
Musical artist.origin: Forest Hills, Queens, NewYork, U.S.
Musical artist.years_active: –
Musical artist.past_members: Joey Ramone Johnny Ramone Dee Dee Ramone Tommy Ramone Marky Ramone Richie Ramone Elvis Ramone C. J. Ramone

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Official website: www.ramones.com
Image: Ramones 30081980 10 800.jpg

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Commons category: Ramones
Commons gallery: Ramones
inception: 1974-01-01
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1996-08-06
start of work period: 1974-00-00
social media followers: 455000
name: Ramones

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History
Formation (1974–1975)
Spearheading punk (1976–1977)
Transitional period (1978–1983)
Shuffling members (1983–1989)
Final years (1990–1996)
Aftermath and deaths of original and former members
Conflicts between members
Artistry
Musical style
Visual imagery
Legacy and influence
Tribute albums
Members
Former members
Timeline
Discography
See also
Notes
References
Sources
External links

All members adopted pseudonyms ending with the surname Ramone, although none were biologically related; they were inspired by Paul McCartney, who used the stage name Paul Ramon when the Beatles were still calling themselves The Silver Beetles. The Ramones performed 2,263 concerts, touring virtually nonstop for 22 years, and released fourteen studio albums. In 1996, after a tour as part of the Lollapalooza music festival, they played a farewell concert in Los Angeles and disbanded.