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Book Title
Ramones : an American Band
Publication Name
The Ramones
Title
The Ramones
Author
Jim Bessman
Format
Trade Paperback
ISBN-10
0312093691
EAN
9780312093693
ISBN
9780312093693
Edition
5th ed.
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Release Date
15/05/1993
Release Year
1993
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
0.5in
Item Length
9in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Publication Year
1993
Features
Revised
Topic
Genres & Styles / Punk, Composers & Musicians
Item Width
6in
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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The authorized story of an American band who shaped the history of music for generations. Today's new music-makers are looking back at the bands that broke the ground, and the Ramones are it: the original high priests of punk, the stars of rock 'n roll high school, the royal avatars of rock, raunch, and rebellion. 60 photographs and illustrations.

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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312093691
ISBN-13
9780312093693
eBay Product ID (ePID)
127203

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ramones : an American Band
Author
Jim Bessman
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Genres & Styles / Punk, Composers & Musicians
Publication Year
1993
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Number of Pages
224 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ml421.R32b5 1993
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
8
Reviews
People say that your music is loud and destructive and lethal to mice, but I think you're the Beethovens of our time., "Before the Ramones, there was nothing"--A rock critic "The Ramones were the only outside band that everyone looked up to."--Chrissie Hynde "They've remained true to their vision of rock'n' roll as fast, fun music."--Kurt Loder "They speak up for outcasts and disturbed individuals."--Jon Pareles, the New York Times "People say that your music is loud and destructive and lethal to mice, but I think you're the Beethovens of our time."--from Rock 'n' Roll High School "Virtually every current commercial guideline in rock is broken somewhere in the Ramones." --Robert Hillburn "We're not trying to compete with Bruce Springsteen."--Tommy Ramone, "Before the Ramones, there was nothing" -- A rock critic "The Ramones were the only outside band that everyone looked up to." -- Chrissie Hynde "They've remained true to their vision of rock'n' roll as fast, fun music." -- Kurt Loder "They speak up for outcasts and disturbed individuals." -- Jon Pareles, the New York Times "People say that your music is loud and destructive and lethal to mice, but I think you're the Beethovens of our time." -- from Rock 'n' Roll High School "Virtually every current commercial guideline in rock is broken somewhere in the Ramones." -- Robert Hillburn "We're not trying to compete with Bruce Springsteen." -- Tommy Ramone
Copyright Date
1993
Lccn
93-016437
Dewey Decimal
782.42166/092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes

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  • Excellent book about an Excellent band!

    I already owned a copy of this book for a few years now, but wanted this one for the autograph inside of Marky. It is a well written account of the famous four of Forest Hills, N.Y. There are lots of black and white photos and inside info about the band and it's travels. I have almost every book written about the Ramones, and this is one of the all time best. I am sure anyone not real familiar with the band or it's background will learn a few things from this book, as well as a hardcore fan of the band. I had the good fortune to see them about a dozen times live, and they were by far my favorite live band of all time. It is way too sad to think that 3 of the original four are now gone. But with all the works they left behind, as well as people like myself who will always carry thier ...