marky ramone

These 11 punk-rock drummers defined the 1980s

Welcome to Alternative Press’ selection of the 1980s’ 11 best punk drummers. One key factor happened that changed it, and the character of its musicianship: hardcore. ‘70s punk posited that Anyone Could Do It. While this was true on paper, some degree of basic musicianship was required to make truly great punk rock. This was […]

These 10 bands showcase the Ramones’ undying influence on music

Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 25, 2021: The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar played by Johnny Ramone on every Ramones album from 1977 onward and at 1,985 of their live shows sold at auction for $937,500. Not bad, considering the punk guitar architect paid $200 for it, after his original one he bought for $50 in […]

Fall Out Boy performed with Marky Ramone, Travie McCoy in Brooklyn; check out photos and video

At their inaugural performance at Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Barclays Center on Friday, Sept. 7, Fall Out Boy invited both the Ramones' Marky Ramone and Gym Class Heroes' Travie McCoy to perform as special guests.  Ramone, the longest-running drummer and best-known surviving member of the seminal punk act, performed on the group's classics “I Wanna Be Sedated” and “Blitzkrieg […]