Years Active: 1976-2007
Band Members: C.J. Ramone, Marky Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Richie Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone
Influenced by: The Stooges, New York Dolls, T. Rex, The Rolling Stones, The Rivieras, The Ronettes, Chuck Berry, The Shangri-Las, Alice Cooper, Phil Spector, The Crystals, The Beach Boys
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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May 16 2009 8:00AM
by David Chiu
Apr 02 2009 10:00AM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: Bad Brains Inspired by the Ramones' 'Bad Brain' "Bad" as in good. The original name of the world's greatest punky reggae band was Mind Power, so you know they're using the ol' bean. Fun fact: The Beastie Boys, huge fans of Bad Brains, purposely chose ... Read moreMar 04 2009 6:30AM
by Benjy Eisen
Filed under: News, Exclusive, Book Club
Spinner: They were a happy family ... or, something. If nothing else, Dee Dee Ramone and Vera Ramone King were punk's "first couple," long before Sid and Nancy's first kiss. And now Vera has lived to write a book about it. In 'Poisoned Heart: I Married Dee ... Read more
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