Skip to main content

The Ramones

The first and best punk group ever. Formed in 1974, original members were Joey (vocals), Johnny (guitar), Dee Dee (bass; left in 1989 but was there for the best years), and Tommy (drums; left in 1979 and replaced by Marky, who was replaced by Richie but Marky returned soon after). They invented the genre we now know as punk. Their first album, Ramones, was a groundbreaking record. The band remained awesome for decades longer. Some of their best songs are Blitzkrieg Bop (Hey! Ho! Lets go!), I wanna be Sedated, Teenage Lobotomy, Pinhead, Judy is a Punk, Sheena is a Punk Rocker, We're a happy family, Glad to see you go, Rockaway Beach, and Commando. Personally, I believe their worst song was The Crusher because of the inadequate vocals that really don't sound like Joey. The band remained together until 1996. Joey died of lymphoma in '01, Dee Dee died of a drug overdose in June of '02, and Johnny died of prostate cancer in '04. They were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in April 2002. I get called obsessed and am criticized for liking the Ramones at my school, but only a fiendish mango could not help but like this awesome band. And although the main members are dead, the legacy of The Ramones will probably last for centuries to come.
Retarded Fool: I hate the Ramones!
Me and all the other cool people who are there: Gabba Gabba Hey!(throws potatoes at Retarded Fool)
by K_rachel_O March 9, 2008
mugGet the The Ramones mug.

The Ramones

My favorite band of all time. People criticize them and say they aren't punk, but isn't punk about not adhering to an image anyway? The Ramones had songs that were fun to sing along to and were probably the first and last perfect US punk band. No one will ever be like them.
by Carrot May 7, 2004
mugGet the The Ramones mug.

the ramones

Pioneer punk band with "The KKK took my baby away" and "I wanna be sedated" their best work.
I always put on the ramones CD when the Jehovah's Witnesses come knocking on my door.
by harry flashman July 12, 2003
mugGet the the ramones mug.

the ramones

another amazing punk band that helped create the whole punk genre of music. and are not sell-outs.
Have great songs, such as I wanna be sedated and Don't wanna grow up
by individualanarchist December 22, 2003
mugGet the the ramones mug.

The Ramones

one of the first punk bands ever, often considered to be the creators of punk
kkk took my baby away
fifth street fuck (often called blitzkrieg bob)
i want to be sedated
by monkey fucker August 31, 2003
mugGet the The Ramones mug.

The Ramones

by Susan August 24, 2003
mugGet the The Ramones mug.

The Ramones

The band that started a revolution, and hey, there guitarist is probably the only rock guitarist who cannot ever be accused of ripping black music becuase he merged his influences to his own unique style of playing.
The Ramones are a great band.
by Grendel September 28, 2003
mugGet the The Ramones mug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email