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The Ramones

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Fanatics! Henry Rollins' KCRW Show Tomorrow Night: Cramps, Andy Warhol References

    KCRW Broadcast #156 for Saturday, March 17, 2012 See also: Henry Rollins: The Column! Rebelling in Sweet Home Alabama Fanatics! I am writing you from what's left of a night off in Washington DC. I had a good day driving around town with Ian MacKaye. A few hours ago, we drove by the house where Min ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    The Talking Heads Were Way More Innovative Than The Ramones

    The Talking Heads​Welcome to our new column, Deathmatch. Here, we'll compare two artists who have something in common -- musical or sartorial style, era, fan base -- and then determine, conclusively, who is better. The statement "The Talking Heads are a better band than The Ramones" will draw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2011

    CBGB Gingerbread House

    UnknownCBGB gingerbread house​24, 24 hours to go, we wanna be sedated -- with cookies and sugar. Perhaps we will be if we tear into the most punk rock gingerbread house ever. Didn't think punk and baked goods could go together? Think again. We spotted this gingerbread replica of legendary NYC ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Shonen Knife - The Echo - 11-1-11

    Javier Cabral​Better than...almost anything this side of the Ramones. Everyone raised their finger bunny ears as Japanese pop punk female trio Shonen Knife, celebrating their 30th anniversary, walked on stage. Their fans cheered enthusiastically, knowing they were about to get their fucken so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2011

    Happy Johnny Ramone Weekend! The Top Five Musicians Buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (At Least In Spirit)

    The Hollywood Forever Cemetery has become synonymous with rock 'n' roll thanks to great live shows (recently, Patrick Wolf and Jens Lekman) and its popular Cinespia screenings. But its headstones are what makes it sacred ground for music fans. Even Morrissey says he wants to be buried there. Holl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    The Michael Des Barres Band, Richie Ramone, Roar At Viper Room Leo Fest

    Lina Lecaro Michael Des Barres and Steve Stevens get hot in the city.​We got a crash course in Booking 101 last week from recently-returned Viper Room booker Dayle Gloria, whom we joined in planning a duel birthday bash (we're both Aug. 6-ers) at the legendary Sunset Strip venue Saturday night ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Fanatics! Henry Rollins' KCRW Show Tomorrow Night: Iggy, Bowie, Boris and More

    ​KCRW BROADCAST #1246 for Saturday, August 6 Fanatics! I am sitting in Dulles International Airport, with a long day of travel and traffic ahead. Last night, I was at the Evens show at Fort Reno in Washington DC. What a show! I have not slept much in the last few days. I'll even out before my ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2011

    Henry Rollins: The Column! Henry on What Makes a Great Band Frontman

    Timothy Norris​[The one and only Henry Rollins contributes a weekly column and far-reaching reportage to the music section of the LA Weekly. Look for your weekly Henry Rollins fix right here on West Coast Sound every week and make sure to tune in to Henry's KCRW radio show every Saturday eveni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2011

    Top 10 Songs About Presidents (in Honor of Presidents Day)

    Remember Clinton and the sax?​ Monarchs, political authority figures, and presidents have been inspiring pissed-off punk rock anthems or passionate, pleased glorification--whether subtle or direct--since human beings could pick up an instrument and pluck or pound out a feeling. And given our ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2010

    YES IN DEE DEE

    Remember Clinton and the sax?​ Monarchs, political authority figures, and presidents have been inspiring pissed-off punk rock anthems or passionate, pleased glorification--whether subtle or direct--since human beings could pick up an instrument and pluck or pound out a feeling. And given our ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2010

    SHE WAS A PUNK BEFORE YOU WERE A PUNK

    Remember Clinton and the sax?​ Monarchs, political authority figures, and presidents have been inspiring pissed-off punk rock anthems or passionate, pleased glorification--whether subtle or direct--since human beings could pick up an instrument and pluck or pound out a feeling. And given our ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2010

    WHO LOVES YA JOHNNY

    Remember Clinton and the sax?​ Monarchs, political authority figures, and presidents have been inspiring pissed-off punk rock anthems or passionate, pleased glorification--whether subtle or direct--since human beings could pick up an instrument and pluck or pound out a feeling. And given our ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 1, 2009

    BEST WHERE'S JOHNNY

    Remember Clinton and the sax?​ Monarchs, political authority figures, and presidents have been inspiring pissed-off punk rock anthems or passionate, pleased glorification--whether subtle or direct--since human beings could pick up an instrument and pluck or pound out a feeling. And given our ... More >>

  • Music

    July 16, 2009

    ROCK PICKS: CEU, GIRL IN A COMA, COLDPLAY, GRAVEYARD

    Also, Amadou & Mariam,The Pains of Being Pure, Jason Collett, The Smithereens, and others.

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2009

    ROCK & ROLLS OF FILM

    Also, Amadou & Mariam,The Pains of Being Pure, Jason Collett, The Smithereens, and others.

  • Calendar

    April 2, 2009

    MY DEALER TOOK A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY HABIT

    Also, Amadou & Mariam,The Pains of Being Pure, Jason Collett, The Smithereens, and others.

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2008

    ROCK OUT WITH THE BLOCKS OUT: Kid Stuff with Cool Cred

    This week we profiled the ebullient pre-school TV sensation Yo Gabba Gabba, but the show (created by two So Cal rocker dads) isn't the only alternative for parents sick of dumbed-down cartoons and uninspired kiddie ditties. More and more artists from the rock world are exploring the children's mark ... More >>

  • Music

    October 30, 2008

    Preschool Confidential

    Season two of seminal kids’ show Yo Gabba Gabba! has arrived. DJ Lance Rock and others attempt to explain its allure

  • Music

    October 16, 2008

    Live Nation's Crown Jewel: Hollywood Palladium Reopens This Week

    From Blue Eyes to Jay-Z, venue has played host to the history of American music

  • Calendar

    October 9, 2008

    Earth Sucks

    From Blue Eyes to Jay-Z, venue has played host to the history of American music

  • Film+TV

    September 25, 2008

    German Film Series at American Cinematheque Proves Cinema Is a Universal Language

    But is it art?

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2008

    Folking Around

    Flight of the Conchords Amoeba Records in-store, April 24 Clement (left) and McKenzie There’s a lot of l’amour in this room tonight. The racks of CDs and LPs are sandwiched left and right with the faithful, who know every lyric and are toting signage of such desirous dedication as “Brit Br ... More >>

  • Music

    July 5, 2007

    We’re a Happy Family

    And Sweet Tarts in the pink

  • Music

    June 21, 2007

    Rock Picks: The Humpers, Secretary Bird, Cut Chemist & DJ Shadow

    For the week of June 21–28

  • Music

    June 14, 2007

    Rock Picks: The Police, Sage Francis, Radio Birdman and more

    For the week of June 14 - 21

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2007

    Manu Chao Sits Down with Falling James

    Here's a link to an extended version of Falling James' interview with Manu Chao appears on L.A. Weekly's website this week.  They cover his first L.A. show playing with No Doubt in 1989, to his love of punk rock bands like the Ramones and MC5to the worries of turning into a rock star asshole. ... More >>

  • Music

    March 15, 2007

    Rock Picks

    For the week of March 15 - 22

  • Music

    March 8, 2007

    Rock Picks

    For the week of March 8 – 15

  • Music

    October 19, 2006

    Hole, Sweet Hole

    The last weekend of CBGB

  • News

    October 5, 2006

    Meet You at the Cemetery Gates

    Best places to hang your hat — forever

  • Music

    June 29, 2006

    Ramones 4-Ever

    Marky Ramone performs an all-Ramones set, but, “This is not a tribute!”

  • Music

    June 22, 2006

    ’Fros Vs. ’Staches

    Marky Ramone performs an all-Ramones set, but, “This is not a tribute!”

  • LA Life

    May 11, 2006

    LA Vida

    Fuck Garanimals

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2006

    Myspace Taste of the Week

    I'd like to think that I'm way more popular in real life than I am on Myspace. I've only got like 50 friends, but that's probably because I only say yes to requests from peeps who truly are friends. Call me a weirdo. Anyway, the pals I do have, happen to have thousands of friends and way too much ... More >>

  • News

    June 9, 2005

    X Ray Vision

    Two generations of L.A. rockers on the meaning of punk, then and now

  • News

    June 9, 2005

    Who is Your Musical Hero?

    Two generations of L.A. rockers on the meaning of punk, then and now

  • Music

    March 10, 2005

    Small Revolt

    The Futureheads take over, one listener at a time

  • News

    February 3, 2005

    Letters

    The Futureheads take over, one listener at a time

  • Columns

    January 20, 2005

    One Less Vice

    The Futureheads take over, one listener at a time

  • News

    December 23, 2004

    More Music Lists

    The Futureheads take over, one listener at a time

  • Music

    September 23, 2004

    Boys/Men of the World

    The Futureheads take over, one listener at a time

  • Music

    June 24, 2004

    Johnny Ramone's Deathwatch Postponed

    The Futureheads take over, one listener at a time

  • Music

    December 4, 2003

    Part-Time Punks

    The Futureheads take over, one listener at a time

  • News

    September 25, 2003

    The Kids Aren’t Alright . . . They’re Amazing

    Why what was old and lost and a bit odd is young and new — and exciting — again

  • News

    June 20, 2002

    Endless Vacation

    Dee Dee Ramone, 1952–2002

  • Music

    May 10, 2001

    Animal Boy

    Joey Ramone leaves home

  • Music

    April 26, 2001

    Joey Ramone

    1951 - 2001

  • Music

    April 12, 2001

    New Music

    1951 - 2001

  • Music

    February 5, 1998

    Built for Speed

    Fastbacks: Punk in the present tense

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