Joey Ramone quotes

Joey Ramone was an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of the pioneering punk rock band the Ramones. His unique voice and energetic stage presence played a key role in shaping punk music in the 1970s and beyond. He became an icon of rebellious youth culture and left a lasting influence on generations of rock musicians. Here are 12 of his quotes:

To me, punk is about being an individual and going against the grain and standing up and saying 'This is who I am'. (Joey Ramone)
I enjoyed my life when I had nothing... and kinda like the idea of just being happy with me. View quote
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All punk is is attitude. That's what makes it. The attitude. View quote
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When I was a kid growing up in the '60s, music was an outlet for enlightenment, frustration, rebellion. It was more about individualism. Today it's just like a big business. View quote
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I mean, like, rock n' roll was always about spirit and fun. View quote
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To me, John Lennon and Elvis Presley were punks, because they made music that evoked those emotions in people. View quote
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The Ramones own the fountain of youth. Experiencing us is like having the fountain of youth. View quote
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The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it. View quote
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When a band like Blondie re-forms, you wish them the best. View quote
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For better or worse, MTV sort of bridges the whole country together almost like the BBC does in England. It's opened up everything so wide that it's possible for everyone to have different ideas. View quote
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Well, I think we're the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world. (Joey Ramone)
Rock n' roll is very special to me. It's my lifeblood. View quote
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Joey Ramone

Joey Ramone - Image
Photo: Yves Lorson, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: May 19, 1951
Died: April 15, 2001
Quotes count: 12

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