Ramones: An American Band

by Jim Bessman

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312093691
• ISBN13: 9780312093693
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

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Great read on the Ramones. Very few good books out there this is one.

History of the greatest Rock and Roll Band

This book gives you the essential history of the Ramones. Not many other bands would right down important dates in their careers, but fortunately for us Johnny Ramone kept a good log of historical dates. This book is a must read for the informational part of it. As well as the pictures inside the book show you how the Ramones never sold out to any fashions trends.

An excellent historical record of a great rock n roll band

Needless to say, this is a must for every Ramones fan. The Ramones were (and still are) my favorite band. I was very sorry that they decided to call it a career a few years ago. This book reminds us that the Ramones saved rock n roll from the abyss of staleness. They reminded us that not only could rock be used to comment on the world and society, but that is was also fun. Most of their songs didn't have deep meanings to them, but they sure did rock. I saw the Ramones in concert many times.

This is like a Ramones Bible!

The music of the Ramones has changed my life. The Ramones are the reason I love punk. This book is probaly the best book a Ramones fan will ever read (unless you're a Ramones fan as well as a George Orwell fan). If you don't know much about the Ramones and are interested, this can serve as your education.The book is written by a true fan,not some dopey writer who thinks the only thing punk rock is Johnny Rotten.

The essential book for all the Ramones fans.

This is the book that any Ramones fan in the world would be anxious to read. A complete view into the most famous punk-rock band life through 20 years. You simply can't be a Ramones fan and do not read this book. It made me happy.