Self-titled, Ramones was released in 1976 and marked the history of pop culture
Exactly 48 years ago, on April 23, 1976, the Ramones released the debut album of their career, titled with the band’s own name. Recorded in seven days, the 14-track, 29-minute album changed music history.
Despite the influences of stooges It is Televisionone of the main bands to shape the style of the iconic punk rock group, was the Beatles – something notable on the band’s first album Ramonesreleased by Sire Records and considered to this day one of the most influential works in rock history.
The basic chords and sincere lyrics that roam about the most diverse themes, including Nazism, violence, prostitution and drug use, transformed the musical world – proving that short and simple lyrics are enough to be successful.
At the time formed by Joey Ramone (vocal), Johnny Ramone (guitar), Dee Dee Ramone: (low) and Tommy Ramone (drums), the band conquered fans with the album’s incredible tracks, including “Blitzkrieg Bop” – a song that includes the iconic passage “Hey, Ho, Let’s Go”.
Way ahead of its time, Ramones(1976) only reached the gold record classification 38 years later, and despite the various successes throughout the band’s activity, the first album is definitely a milestone in the group’s career.
The band has been considered a forerunner of punk rock and one of the most influential in rock history. In 2002, the Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Currently, they have 2 million monthly listeners on the Spotify platform.
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Source: Rollingstone
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