The Ramones: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2002

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/ramones/bio/

The Ramones experienced minimal commercial success, but nonetheless became a major influence for subsequent acts. Spin Magazine listed them as the #2 rock act of all time in 2002.  The band members played under the pseudonym “Ramone” and remained together until the mid-90s. Three founding members, Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee have died.

The Ramones formed and played together for the first time live in 1974. They quickly developed a following and became regulars at CBGBs in New York. They recorded their first album in 1976.

Blizkrieg Bop (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYh1lRR1m6Y

Their popularity influenced a number of punk bands and led to many being signed.

Sheena is a punk rocker (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGgfHZ02I2k

Rockaway Beach (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79S5k1pgWZU

Do You Wanna Dance (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KfHpm4s4w

They made their film debut in 1979’s Rock n Roll High School.

Rock n Roll High School (1979): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4P4ln781D0

Baby I Love You (1980): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4H9yZBjgSI

I Wanna Be Sedated (1980): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FxaJKm9sdI

The mid-80s saw the band shuffle members.

Psycho Therapy (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VRiTUyQiQk

Bonzo Goes Bitburg (1985): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su0Hvt6hTmA

Pet Semetery (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3J0iwwsq-w

Poison Heart (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfIfzVf8t6E

Out of Time (1994): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXdAZBZ4qJ0

R.A.M.O.N.E.S (1995): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WUp426vkqs

After appearing on the Lollapalooza tour, they announced a farewell tour.  The original lineup appeared for an autograph signing at the Virgin Superstore in 1999.