JAMES LOMENZO Replaces BILLY SHEEHAN At MARKY RAMONE's All-Star Concert

Bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) will replace Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH) at the special all-star benefit concert for the newly created Marky Ramone Drum Scholarship for Musicians Institute on Friday, October 8 at the Musicians Institute Concert Hall at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. Sheehan regrets that he must pull out of the event due to unforeseen commitments in Europe and sends his apologies to all. "I'm a real big fan of the RAMONES and this was unexpected. Good luck on this amazing concert!" he said. Also newly confirmed for the event are Todd Morse from THE OFFSPRING and Billy Close, punk-bass extraordinaire and a founding member of THE FREEZE (East Coast punk band).

The following musicians were previously confirmed to perform at the concert: Wayne Static (STATIC-X),Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING),Mike Stone (ex-QUEENSRŸCHE, PETER CRISS),Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Michale Graves (MISFITS),Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT),Marko DeSantis (SUGARCULT) and Andy Hilfiger (bassologist, fashion guru). You will hear the music that defined many generations and inspired many bands.

Marky's setlist is comprised of 31 RAMONES songs such as "Sedated", "K.K.K.", "Psychotherapy", "Blitzkreig Bop", "Pinhead" and more.

"I am much honored to be chosen as an artist for the scholarship program. Music for kids is very important to have," explains Marky.

100 percent of the event proceeds will fund the newly created Marky Ramone Drum Scholarship for Musicians Institute.

Online advance sale: General-admission seats (festival seating) are $30, VIP seating is $45 (guaranteed first 3 rows),$99 VIP Backstage (first three rows seating guaranteed; Backstage Pass; after-show meet-and-greet; special Marky Ramone gift bag).

Go to Ticketweb.com to buy tickets.

Walk-up (day of show): General-admission seats (festival seating) are $35, VIP seating is $50 (guaranteed first 3 rows),VIP Backstage not available.

Musicians Institute Concert Hall
1655 N. McCadden Place
Hollywood, CA 90028

Marky Ramone is a member of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, and is best known for the 15 years he spent drumming for the RAMONES. RAMONES formed in 1974, and are often cited as the first punk-rock group. Marky is the only living member of the longest running RAMONES lineup, which featured Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, and Marky. He has performed over 1,700 shows and has appeared on more than 15 album releases during his tenure (starting in 1978) as a member of the RAMONES.