Ramones

"There were more people there than they had ever cumulatively played to in their career at that point." The story behind the Ramones first ever UK show, on Independence Day 1976

By Paul Brannigan Published 4 July 26

It's now 50 years since Ramones brought their blitzkrieg bops to Britain

"If one were to cut the crap from The Clash's final album, it could be released as a seven inch single, with no B-side." Ten forgettable punk albums with one killer song

By Paul Brannigan Published 12 June 26

Each of these thoroughly mediocre punk albums features one redeeming, gleaming diamond in the dirt

The unlikely boy band inspiration behind Ramones’ Blitzkrieg Bop, punk rock’s first classic single

By Greg Prato Published 25 April 26

Ramones’ Blitzkrieg Bop opened the floodgates for punk rock

How Ramones' first album changed the lives of Henry Rollins, Bob Mould, Ian MacKaye and Steve Albini

By Paul Brannigan Published 23 April 26

On April 23, 1976 Sire Records released a punk rock record that changed everything

The best rock debut album from every year of the 1970s

By Classic Rock Published 21 September 25

The debut albums that shaped the 70s

The greatest gig I've ever seen: 24 writers pick the most memorable live show of their lives

By Classic Rock Magazine Published 27 March 25

24 life-changing live shows from 60 years of gigs

Ramones would have been gifted Bruce Springsteen's first hit single if Springsteen's manager hadn't intervened

By Paul Brannigan Published 7 January 25

After seeing Ramones play in New Jersey in 1979, Bruce Springsteen wrote a song for the New York punks, but was advised not to give it away

10 brilliant rock albums that last less than 30 minutes

By Fraser Lewry Published 12 December 24

Only got half an hour to spare? These mighty producers of musical brevity are here to answer your prayers