Marky Ramone is hosting a weekly show on Sirius Satellite Radio's new Channel 29 - the punk channel.
Marky Ramone's Punk Rock Blitzkrieg airs from 5-8 pm Pacific time on Tuesday nights. According to the Sirius website: "long-time drummer Marky Ramone plays live, rare and archival Ramones material, plus music that influenced the band, and classic and contemporary punk."
Sirius Radio Channel 29 - The Punk Channel
7.29.2007
6.11.2007
Ramones AT&T Wireless Ad
This is a post I made on my family blog back in May 2003. Talking about hearing the Ramones song Blitzkrieg Bop used in AT&T GO Wireless ad. Still not sure about it.
I hear it on the radio and see it on tv. I'm happy to hear the Ramones instead of Journey or REO Speedwagon, but is it okay to sell products with their music?
I just despise AT&T so maybe that's it. They bastardized Oasis too.
Anyway here's the post:
Friday, May 09, 2003
I was about to get on I-580 in Livermore this afternoon as the Giants-Marlins game played on KNBR radio. Suddenly I hear a familiar chant, "Hey ho, let's go..." followed by that familiar 3 chord intro to the "Blitzkrieg Bop". Then it happened. Yes, AT&T's GO Wireless has managed to take the punk anthem of my generation and reduce it to a commercial for their service. "Good grief" I thought, "is nothing sacred anymore?" What is worse is that I'm not sure who to be angry at. Or if I should be angry at all. On one hand it is nice that the Ramones have attained the mass popularity that they never really had (albeit many years after their heyday). I see lots of young teenagers wearing Ramones t-shirts lately. On the other hand AT&T has managed to bastardize the Blitzkrieg Bop into an advertisement for their crappy wireless service. People were up in arms when Cadillac used Led Zep in it's ad a few months ago. I never thought I'd see this day. You don't do this. Was this created by a Ramones fan? Or some corporate dote who thought the words fit in with their ad campaign? Are they targeting these teens and their renewed interest in the Ramones? Obviously somebody made some $$$$ here. The world has changed since 1978, it's all about the Benjamin's. Listen in to the Giant's games and I'm sure you will hear it yourself.
I hear it on the radio and see it on tv. I'm happy to hear the Ramones instead of Journey or REO Speedwagon, but is it okay to sell products with their music?
I just despise AT&T so maybe that's it. They bastardized Oasis too.
Anyway here's the post:
Friday, May 09, 2003
I was about to get on I-580 in Livermore this afternoon as the Giants-Marlins game played on KNBR radio. Suddenly I hear a familiar chant, "Hey ho, let's go..." followed by that familiar 3 chord intro to the "Blitzkrieg Bop". Then it happened. Yes, AT&T's GO Wireless has managed to take the punk anthem of my generation and reduce it to a commercial for their service. "Good grief" I thought, "is nothing sacred anymore?" What is worse is that I'm not sure who to be angry at. Or if I should be angry at all. On one hand it is nice that the Ramones have attained the mass popularity that they never really had (albeit many years after their heyday). I see lots of young teenagers wearing Ramones t-shirts lately. On the other hand AT&T has managed to bastardize the Blitzkrieg Bop into an advertisement for their crappy wireless service. People were up in arms when Cadillac used Led Zep in it's ad a few months ago. I never thought I'd see this day. You don't do this. Was this created by a Ramones fan? Or some corporate dote who thought the words fit in with their ad campaign? Are they targeting these teens and their renewed interest in the Ramones? Obviously somebody made some $$$$ here. The world has changed since 1978, it's all about the Benjamin's. Listen in to the Giant's games and I'm sure you will hear it yourself.
Ramones Giant Mosrite Guitar
The Ramones giant Mosrite guitar at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland was featured in this year's SI swimsuit issue. Model Anne V was photographed in front of the giant Mosrite. It was certainly a surprise to see the Ramones guitar featured in the swimsuit issue. Not typically where you would expect to see the Ramones.
The photos are below:
The photos are below:
Ramones Kid Records
2 Ramones records that may appeal to the very young.
First there is Brats on the Beat, a Kidz Bop version of Ramones songs.
With some help from real rockers these songs kick Kidz Bop right in the ass.
Personal favorite is California Sun w/ Brett Anderson from the Donnas.
Second there is Lullaby renditions of Ramones songs.
Dreamily put your little newborn to sleep with these versions of Ramones classics.
A bit more difficult to ID these songs but a cool concept anyhow.
You can check them out and hear song clips at the two sites below:
Ramones Lullaby Songs
Brats on the Beat
First there is Brats on the Beat, a Kidz Bop version of Ramones songs.
With some help from real rockers these songs kick Kidz Bop right in the ass.
Personal favorite is California Sun w/ Brett Anderson from the Donnas.
Second there is Lullaby renditions of Ramones songs.
Dreamily put your little newborn to sleep with these versions of Ramones classics.
A bit more difficult to ID these songs but a cool concept anyhow.
You can check them out and hear song clips at the two sites below:
Ramones Lullaby Songs
Brats on the Beat
Joey Ramone in Unauthorized Doc Martens ad
Doc Martens had some ads created for a British magazine that feature 4 alternative rock icons as angels wearing Doc Martens boots in heaven. Joey Ramone, Joe Strummer, Sid Vicious, and Kurt Cobain were the 4 deceased punk rockers used in the ad. Aside from being in very poor taste, not obtaining permission to use any of these people's images, and making a good attempt to alienate a huge base of fans, Joey was Jewish and according to his brother never wore Doc Martens.
Converse sneakers were usually what I saw him wearing. Anyway Courtney Love got the campaign shot down quickly as it should be. The estates of the other deceased punk rockers joined her in that. Now Doc Martens is blaming the ad agency and they are blaming Doc Martens. Can't imagine any of these 4 guys would have agreed to this if they were still alive. Many fans are simply asking why??????
If you really want to see the photos click here
Converse sneakers were usually what I saw him wearing. Anyway Courtney Love got the campaign shot down quickly as it should be. The estates of the other deceased punk rockers joined her in that. Now Doc Martens is blaming the ad agency and they are blaming Doc Martens. Can't imagine any of these 4 guys would have agreed to this if they were still alive. Many fans are simply asking why??????
If you really want to see the photos click here
After Hours - repost
The Ramones song Blitzkrieg Bop (which seems to be advertisers favorite lately) was featured in a Diet Pepsi ad called "After Hours". We hear the Ramones song playing on a boom box as Diet Coke cans complain "that kid left the music on again". Some French water bottles also complain about it, as do some Sporty Ade drinks on the shelves below. We then see all the Diet Pepsi cans rocking out to the Blitzkrieg Bop as one smashes through the cooler window glass and lands on the floor below. The music stops momentarily and the can begins dancing again as the music resumes...hey ho let's go...
This has to be one of the coolest ads ever made.
You can download it here.
Shrek 3 Trailer / Soundtrack
The Ramones song "Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio" from End of the Century appears on the Shrek 3 movie soundtrack, and is played as background music in the trailer and the film. In the film Shrek & Co. arrive at a high school looking for a new king to be and the song plays in the background. Cuts out before the words begin, so only the intro music is played.
Joey Ramone Still Idolized
Was working at a high school recently, and while strolling the halls I noticed many posters for the Student Activities Club. One of the posters had a picture of Joey Ramone and it said "Joey Ramone wants you to join the Student Activities Club".
Thought it was cool. Didn't get to meet the student who created it to tell them it was cool though.
Thought it was cool. Didn't get to meet the student who created it to tell them it was cool though.
2.18.2007
Three Founding Members
The Ramones lost three founding members in the span of three years.
Joey Ramone 1953-2001
Dee Dee Ramone 1951-2002
Johnny Ramone 1948-2004
Thanks for the fun times you gave us!
We miss all three of you!
Joey Ramone 1953-2001
Dee Dee Ramone 1951-2002
Johnny Ramone 1948-2004
Thanks for the fun times you gave us!
We miss all three of you!
Crummy Stuff Webpage
Welcome to my Ramones crummy stuff webpage. See if you agree with my picks for favorite records & songs. I have included links to places on the Internet you can find other Ramones sites as well as books and their music. I hope that you are "Somebody Like Me" and enjoy Ramones music as much as I do. I now present my Ramones crummy stuff..........
My favorite Ramones records in order
1. Subterranean Jungle
2. Ramones
3. Road to Ruin
4. Too Tough to Die
5. It's Alive
6. Rocket to Russia
7. Leave Home
8. Loco Live
9. Greatest Hits Live
10. End of the Century
11. Acid Eaters
12. Halfway to Sanity
13. Adios Amigos
14. Pleasant Dreams
15. Mondo Bizarro
16. Animal Boy
17. Brain Drain
Long live the Ramones! Gabba Gabba Hey!
My Personal Favorite Ramones Original Songs in no particular order
2. Go Little Camaro-with Deborah Harry! Ooma mow mow
3. I'm Against It - Me too!
4. Pinhead-Gabba Gabba Hey!
5. Wart Hog-Whatever DeeDee is saying..great song.
6. Babysitter-That little creep ruining our fun on the couch.
7. I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You
8. I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement -- Were you ever scared to go down in your basement when you were a kid because you thought there was a monster or something down there? I was.
9. Glad to See You Go
10. Bad Brain
11. Somebody Like Me
12. Cretin Hop
13. Rockaway Beach
14. Commando
16. Crummy Stuff
17. Durango95-killer instrumental
18. Everytime I eat Vegetables
19. The Blitzkrieg Bop
20. Havana Affair
21. Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World-Cool lyrics--Shocktrooper in a Stupor
22. Carbona Not Glue-A pretty good song, too bad it got cut
23. Bop til You Drop
24. Too Tough to Die
25. Chinese Rock - Hey is Dee Dee home?
26. Danny Says-One of their best songs.
27. It's Not My Place (in the 9 to 5 world)-I can relate to this song!
28. I Want You Around-from Rock and Roll High School Soundtrack
Well this list could just go on endlessly as I really like all of the Ramones songs and on different days I may have a different favorite. Today these are some of my favorites.
My Personal Favorite Ramones Cover Songs in no particular order
1. Time Has Come Today-You gotta love how Joey sings "Psychedelicised!"
2. Little Bit O' Soul
3. Spiderman Theme
4. Surfin Bird-Nobody could papa oom mow mow like Joey!
5. Do You Wanna Dance
6. Needles and Pins
7. Palisades Park
8. Let's Dance
9. California Sun
10. Indian Giver-Great b-side song
11. Most of the Acid Eaters CD
12. R.A.M.O.N.E.S.
Links to other Ramones sites
The Ramones Official Site -The "official" Ramones website is run by the band's long time manager Arturo Vega, Artie. Includes merchandise, photos, audio, and links.
Who out there remembers Trouser Press? This cool early eighties magazine was all about the alternative music scene (mostly from a British perspective). It folded in 1984. Editor Ira Robbins has brought it back to the web. Find reviews from the Trouser Press Record Guides to the 80's and 90's.
Bonus: check out the cover archive from the home page. The last issue featured Joey Ramone on the cover. I had a copy of this issue once upon a time.
Good books about the Ramones
"The Ramones: An American Band" by Jim Bessman.
"Lobotomy: Surviving the Ramones" by Dee Dee Ramone.
"Poison Heart: Surviving the Ramones" also by Dee Dee Ramone.
Trivia Question
A famous song from the 1960's was recorded by both The Ramones and The Sex Pistols.
Can you name this link between the two founding punk bands?
Answer is below.
Ramones shows I attended:
It has been almost 20 years since I first saw the Ramones play live. It was an experience like no other. A neverending sonic assault, songs played fast and with nothing more than DeeDee's intro of 1234. There was never anything like a Ramones show, and there probably never will be again. These are the shows I can remember being at. I still have the ticket stubs from a few of them. I'd like to get a scan of them to post here. Wolfgang's was destroyed in the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989, the I-Beam closed up in the early 90's, and the historic Fillmore still reigns today as a top venue in SF to see concerts.
"Too Tough to Die" Tour- 1984 Cleveland, Ohio
"Animal Boy" Tour - Sept. 15th 1986, Wolfgang's San Francisco, CA
"unknown Tour" - July 11th 1988, The Fillmore San Francisco, CA
"Halfway to Sanity" Tour - 1987, The I-Beam San Francisco, CA
Trivia Question Answer
The Who's song "Substitute". Appears on the Ramones "Acid Eaters" CD and the Sex Pistols' "Great Rock & Roll Swindle". The Sex Pistols recorded it first, many years before the Ramones did.
My favorite Ramones records in order
1. Subterranean Jungle
2. Ramones
3. Road to Ruin
4. Too Tough to Die
5. It's Alive
6. Rocket to Russia
7. Leave Home
8. Loco Live
9. Greatest Hits Live
10. End of the Century
11. Acid Eaters
12. Halfway to Sanity
13. Adios Amigos
14. Pleasant Dreams
15. Mondo Bizarro
16. Animal Boy
17. Brain Drain
Long live the Ramones! Gabba Gabba Hey!
My Personal Favorite Ramones Original Songs in no particular order
2. Go Little Camaro-with Deborah Harry! Ooma mow mow
3. I'm Against It - Me too!
4. Pinhead-Gabba Gabba Hey!
5. Wart Hog-Whatever DeeDee is saying..great song.
6. Babysitter-That little creep ruining our fun on the couch.
7. I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You
8. I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement -- Were you ever scared to go down in your basement when you were a kid because you thought there was a monster or something down there? I was.
9. Glad to See You Go
10. Bad Brain
11. Somebody Like Me
12. Cretin Hop
13. Rockaway Beach
14. Commando
16. Crummy Stuff
17. Durango95-killer instrumental
18. Everytime I eat Vegetables
19. The Blitzkrieg Bop
20. Havana Affair
21. Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World-Cool lyrics--Shocktrooper in a Stupor
22. Carbona Not Glue-A pretty good song, too bad it got cut
23. Bop til You Drop
24. Too Tough to Die
25. Chinese Rock - Hey is Dee Dee home?
26. Danny Says-One of their best songs.
27. It's Not My Place (in the 9 to 5 world)-I can relate to this song!
28. I Want You Around-from Rock and Roll High School Soundtrack
Well this list could just go on endlessly as I really like all of the Ramones songs and on different days I may have a different favorite. Today these are some of my favorites.
My Personal Favorite Ramones Cover Songs in no particular order
1. Time Has Come Today-You gotta love how Joey sings "Psychedelicised!"
2. Little Bit O' Soul
3. Spiderman Theme
4. Surfin Bird-Nobody could papa oom mow mow like Joey!
5. Do You Wanna Dance
6. Needles and Pins
7. Palisades Park
8. Let's Dance
9. California Sun
10. Indian Giver-Great b-side song
11. Most of the Acid Eaters CD
12. R.A.M.O.N.E.S.
Links to other Ramones sites
The Ramones Official Site -The "official" Ramones website is run by the band's long time manager Arturo Vega, Artie. Includes merchandise, photos, audio, and links.
Who out there remembers Trouser Press? This cool early eighties magazine was all about the alternative music scene (mostly from a British perspective). It folded in 1984. Editor Ira Robbins has brought it back to the web. Find reviews from the Trouser Press Record Guides to the 80's and 90's.
Bonus: check out the cover archive from the home page. The last issue featured Joey Ramone on the cover. I had a copy of this issue once upon a time.
Good books about the Ramones
"The Ramones: An American Band" by Jim Bessman.
"Lobotomy: Surviving the Ramones" by Dee Dee Ramone.
"Poison Heart: Surviving the Ramones" also by Dee Dee Ramone.
Trivia Question
A famous song from the 1960's was recorded by both The Ramones and The Sex Pistols.
Can you name this link between the two founding punk bands?
Answer is below.
Ramones shows I attended:
It has been almost 20 years since I first saw the Ramones play live. It was an experience like no other. A neverending sonic assault, songs played fast and with nothing more than DeeDee's intro of 1234. There was never anything like a Ramones show, and there probably never will be again. These are the shows I can remember being at. I still have the ticket stubs from a few of them. I'd like to get a scan of them to post here. Wolfgang's was destroyed in the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989, the I-Beam closed up in the early 90's, and the historic Fillmore still reigns today as a top venue in SF to see concerts.
"Too Tough to Die" Tour- 1984 Cleveland, Ohio
"Animal Boy" Tour - Sept. 15th 1986, Wolfgang's San Francisco, CA
"unknown Tour" - July 11th 1988, The Fillmore San Francisco, CA
"Halfway to Sanity" Tour - 1987, The I-Beam San Francisco, CA
Trivia Question Answer
The Who's song "Substitute". Appears on the Ramones "Acid Eaters" CD and the Sex Pistols' "Great Rock & Roll Swindle". The Sex Pistols recorded it first, many years before the Ramones did.
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