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50 years on from its release, the Ramones’ self-titled debut album will be commemorated with a special Los Angeles show featuring a host of rock music legends, including Billie Joe Armstrong and former band member CJ Ramone.
Taking place on August 30th, 2026, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, The Official Ramones Anniversary Tribute will see Cretin Family — a supergroup featuring Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day), Travis Barker (Blink-182) and CJ Ramone (Ramones), plus special guests — perform a set of Ramones tracks live.
The concert will be accompanied by a DJ set from artist-activist Shepard Fairey and multiple screenings, including a showcase of John Travolta’s new film Propeller One-Way Night Coach (Travolta is also scheduled to host the event).
“From the moment I first heard the Ramones, music was never the same,” said Tim Armstrong. “They are my favourite band of all time! I can’t wait to play those great and perfect Ramones songs with my friends CJ, Travis and Billie.”
Billie Joe Armstrong added: “The spirit of the Ramones is alive in every backyard punk show, punk club and festival.
“Generation after generation of cretins and weirdos become Ramones lovers. Kids are influenced by the Ramones and they don’t even know it yet.”
The iconic punk band formed in New York in 1974 and helped establish punk music in the United States, creating a fuzzy, energetic sound that provided huge inspiration to British groups like The Clash and Sex Pistols.
While they went on to release 14 studio albums and toured constantly before disbanding in 1996, the Ramones’ debut is still widely considered their greatest achievement.
The record was recently ranked Number One in Rolling Stone‘s list of the Greatest Punk Albums of All Time, a testament to its enduring legacy.
Ahead of August’s show, a limited edition, first-time picture disc pressing of Ramones will be released (July 17th). Half a century on from their seminal eponymous album, they continue to have a huge influence on global music culture.
“The Ramones are the blueprint,” said Travis Barker. “Punk rock wouldn’t be what it is today without them.”
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