An honest
definition
Common Misconception 1: They didnt start punk.
The First punk band, despite what some FOOLS say.
Yes, folks, I am talking about certain people who think that punk started in the UK with artists who came after (but are still awesome) like the Sex Pistols or The Clash. True, some genres began to form punk like glitter
rock, and artists that came just before them like Iggy and the Stooges, MC5, New York Dolls influenced them, but it's not like that was pure punk; it was developing punk, pre-punk if you like. The Ramones all liked the New York Dolls, and Joey Ramone was in a glitter rock band called Snyper before the Ramones even formed.
Common Misconception 2: They only knew 3 chords.
True, their songs were sometimes 3 chords, but not always. This doesn't mean they only 'knew' 3 chords; they were trying to strip
rock back to its basics was the reason they formed. No,
Johnny wasn't a bad
player; check out his guitar technique! Totally revolutionary. But anyway, even if they did 'only know 3 chords', WHAT DOES THAT MATTER? The
music is still good, the lyrics arent bad. It's not like they were D-U-M-B or something.
I am sick of everyone criticizing these legends! They were truly a great band with some awesome riffs and hooks. And I don't care that Dee Dee, Joey and
Johnny are dead, I'm defending their
music! So FUCK OFF haters!
Deadbeat
Fool: Hey, the Ramones werent punk! And, uh, no, I don't live in my mom's
basement complaining about The Ramones all
day...i *do* have a life!
