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The Ramones: Marky Ramone
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The '80's would be the campiest years for the Ramones, as well as the years most plagued by lineup changes. Marky was fired in 1983 and was replaced by Richie. Richie stayed for three years and left in August 1987. He was replaced by Elvis, aka Clem Burke, the drummer from Blondie. Elvis played two shows before Marky returned.
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On the heels of going gold in the USA, “Ramones Raw”, the highest charting release in Ramones history has recently gone gold in Australia too! Pictured here are Executive Producer Marky Ramone and Producer/Director John Cafiero with their Aussie plaques. Thanks to Ramones fans everywhere for their continued support of the Ramones and for making this fun DVD, which captures the essence and spirit of the Ramones, such a big success.
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The underappreciated middle and late-period Ramones, Richie and C-Jay... get their due here. Richie’s aboard for a raging rendition of “Warthog” that shows off his vocal chops as well as his drumming. C-Jay shines during a sidesplitting excerpt from a 1996 Buenos Aires gig, where he switches the lyrics of “R.A.M.O.N.E.S” so that “C-Jay now, hit the gas/Hear Marky kick some ass” concludes instead with “Mark takes it up the ass!!”
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During the next two decades, the Ramones produced over 20 albums. Although few performed well on the charts, their continuous touring schedule nurtured a devoted following. Despite several lineup changes, including the departure of Tommy and Dee Dee and the addition of Marc "Marky" Bell (1978), Richard "Ritchie" Beau (1983) and Chris "C.J." Ward (1989), the Ramones consistently drew large crowds to their high-energy live performances.
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Tommy Ramone left the band in May 1978, although he produced the group's subsequent album. He was replaced by former Voidoid Marc Bell, who immediately changed his name to Marky Ramone (drums; born Marc Bell, Jul. 15, 1956). With their new drummer in place, the Ramones recorded their fourth album, Road to Ruin, which was released in fall. Another classic, its shock tactics included acoustic guitars, songs lasting longer than two minutes, and guitar solos, albeit short ones. Marky brought with him a heavier drum sound. Road to Ruin marked the band's first significant attempt to change their sound - not only were there stronger bubblegum, girl group, surf and '60s pop influences on the music, it was the first of their albums to run over a half hour.
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Tommy Ramone left the band in the spring of 1977, although he produced the group\'s subsequent album. He was replaced by former Voidoid Marc Bee, who immediately changed his name to Marky Ramone. With their new drummer in place, the Ramones recorded their fourth album, Road to Ruin, which was released in the fall. Road to Ruin marked the band\'s first significant attempt to change their sound; not only were there stronger bubblegum, girl group, surf, and \'60s pop influences on the music, it was the first of their albums to run over a half hour. Although their sound was more accessible, it didn\'t gain the band a noticeably larger following. Neither did Rock N\' Roll High School, the 1979 Roger Corman film in which the Ramones had a pivotal part.
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