Why the Ramones Matter

This is the perfect book to read after you've bought your first few Ramones records, watched Rock 'n' Roll High School, and want to learn more. Gaines does a great job laying everything out - everyone's good and bad sides - and while it's obviously she has her favorites (Joey, but let's be real, he w......more

This book is a great explanation of who the Ramones were and are and how they formed and still exist. It gives excellent insight into how they viewed themselves as part of and apart from the world in which we live. It is fascinating how "the Ramones" discovered by the punks kids in the cities of 197......more

I'm sure this book is great for someone who doesn't know and wants an enthusiastic re-telling of the characters. At one point the author says "Why do the Ramones matter? If you're reading this and already know, you're like, DUH! They're the Ramones!" (I'm paraphrasing) -- but I couldn't agree more. I......more

Mark gave me this book to read on my trip to Hawaii. I finished it in the LA airport, after reading it on my tow flights. It’s my favorite Ramone’s book. I loved her characterization of the Ramones and punk as a backlash to disco and glam (like the New York dolls) and the Ramones as a DIY version of......more

Great Read! I enjoyed every bit of this book. It left me with a deeper appreciation of this foundational, iconic punk band 🎶 Glad to have read this one!......more