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RAMONES: 'End Of The Century' DVD Is Portrait Of Seminal New York Punk Band
On March 15, Magnolia Pictures and Rhino Home Video will release "End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones" on DVD, a portrait of the seminal New York punk rock band. Considered by many the gods of rock 'n' roll's fundamentalist fringe, the RAMONES are a band whose influence reaches over several...March 5, 2005
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MARKY RAMONE Announces New Dates, Video Appearance
Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I will be playing three shows in Mexico, one in Tijuana, one at the Hard Rock in Mexico City, and Mexicala. I'll be doing a video shoot for a company called M.V.P. just playing the drums, so I don...February 25, 2005
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GLENN DANZIG: 'BILL CLINTON Sent The FBI After Me'
Glenn Danzig recently spoke to KNAC.com about Dimebag's murder and DANZIG's upcoming tour, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.com: [When Dimebag was murdered], you not only had your regular metal press covering the tragedy, but you also had the mainstream writers as...February 19, 2005
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KORN Sign Partnership Agreement With Orlando-based SPEEDQUEST RACING
Eric Burch of WhoWon.com has issued the following report: In the spirit of the longstanding association between fast cars and rock 'n' roll, Orlando-based SpeedQuest Racing has reached an exclusive partnership agreement with the multi-platinum recording giant KORN. "We play fast, live fast and...dri...February 18, 2005
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MARKY RAMONE Checks In With Post-Tour Update
Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Marky here, just got back from a European and South American tour. I want to say a few words: I want to thank TARAKANY for backing me on the European dates I just did. What a band, and of ...February 18, 2005
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Legendary Music Club CBGB In Rent Peril
The New York Post is reporting that CBGB, the legendary downtown club that ushered in American punk rock is in danger of being priced out of its longtime haunt. CBGB is facing the prospect of shutting down when its lease expires in August — and its annual rent could reach nearly half a ...February 16, 2005
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RAMONES Inducted Into AP'S Hall Of Fame
Readers of Alternative Press magazine from all over the country recently voted the RAMONES into AP's Hall of Fame in recognition of the band's outstanding achievements and lasting impact on the world of music. Marky Ramone accepted the honors on behalf of the band with the following statement: "On b...February 12, 2005
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RAMONES Musical Headed To The U.S.
A musical based on the songs of the RAMONES called "Gabba Gabba Hey" is headed to the U.S. The musical director for the show is original RAMONES drummer Tommy Ramone, who told Launch Radio Networks that the story is set in and around the band's old New York City stomping grounds. "It's about a, a .....February 11, 2005
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RAMONES Documentary Coming On DVD In March
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the recent theatrical documentary about the RAMONES will be released on DVD on March 15. "End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones" follows the band's musical history, the often-strained personal relationships between the members, and their drug use. The f...January 27, 2005
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JOHNNY RAMONE Statue Unveiled: Photos Available
RollingStone.com is reporting that several of Johnny Ramone's friends — including Rob Zombie, Eddie Vedder (PEARL JAM),Pete Yorn, John Frusciante (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Anthony Kiedis (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Nicolas Cage — gathered at Los Angeles' Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Friday, January...January 18, 2005
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RAMONES: 'End Of The Century' Documentary To Receive Television Debut
"End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones", the inside story of the seminal punk band, will air on PBS on April 26 as part of Independent Lens' April Music Month. Tracing the history of the band, from its unlikely origins through its star-crossed career, bitter demise, and the sad fates of Joey,...January 12, 2005
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OVERKILL Singer Discusses New Album 'ReliXIV'
Eagle Rock/Spitfire Records has set a March 22 North American release date for the new OVERKILL album, "ReliXIV". With 2005 marking the 20-year anniversary of their first record-deal signing, and 14 full-length studio albums under their belt, OVERKILL continue to present high-quality, no-frills, sol...January 11, 2005
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Graveyard Statue Honors Late RAMONES Legend
The Associated Press is reporting that late punk guitarist Johnny Ramone is being immortalized with a bronze statue at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Ramone, co-founder and guitarist of THE RAMONES, was 55 when he died of prostate cancer on Sept. 15, 2004, at his Los Angeles home. The statue is nea...January 6, 2005
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JOHNNY RAMONE's Mom Blasts Widow Over Late Guitarist's Will
The New York Post's "Page Six" reports: A bitter battle over Johnny Ramone's estate has pit Stella Cummings, the 79-year-old mother of the legendary guitarist, against his wife, Linda Cummings. Stella Cummings claims that Johnny, who died in September of prostate cancer, had promised her $2,500 a mo...December 23, 2004
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JOHNNY RAMONE's Book To See Light Of Day
Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'm getting letters from fans about Johnny's [Ramone] book (that he didn't finish),I want to say a few words about that. Johnny was writing his book, but unfourtunately it wasn't finished. His wr...December 17, 2004
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