April 1.
Raised in Queens, New York, Johnny Ramone founded one of the most
influential rock bands of all time, but he never strayed from his
blue-collar roots and attitude. He was truly imbued with the
angry-young-man spirit that would characterize his persona both on and
off stage. Through it all, Johnny kept the band focused and moving
forward, ultimately securing their place in music history by inventing
punk rock. The Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
in 2002—two years later, Johnny died of cancer, having outlived two
other founding members. Revealing, inspiring, and told on his own terms,
this highly designed memoir also features Johnny’s assessment of the
Ramones’ albums; a number of eccentric Top Ten lists; rare historical
artifacts; and scores of personal and professional photos, many of which
have never before been published.
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