Sunday, April 26, 2026

Ramones at 50

Photo by Stacie Joy

From this past week... the self-titled debut album from the Ramones arrived 50 years ago on April 23, 1976.

On the subject... as previously reported, Howl! Happening has an exhibit titled "Arturo Vega: the merch master" up through May 24... it's a deep dive into the branding world of the logo designer, spokesperson and lighting director for the Ramones. 

Howl! Happening is at 6 E. First St. between Second Avenue and the Bowery. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. 

Plenty's been said about the record (check out this WNYC interview with Craig Leon and John Homstrom) ... here's a reminder of the role longtime East Village resident Roberta Bayley and Albert's Garden on Second Street between Second Avenue and the Bowery played on the debut record...
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 26, 2026 at 9:44 PM

    The branding, indeed, is much bigger than their music by now.

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  2. AnonymousApril 27, 2026 at 11:10 AM

    This album still kicks arse to this day - Long Live The RAMONES!

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