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:

I enjoyed my life when I had nothing... and kinda like the idea of just being happy with me.

Joey Ramone

All punk is is attitude. That's what makes it. The attitude.

Joey Ramone

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.

Joey Ramone

I mean, like, rock n' roll was always about spirit and fun.

Joey Ramone

To me, John Lennon and Elvis Presley were punks, because they made music that evoked those emotions in people.

Joey Ramone

The Ramones own the fountain of youth. Experiencing us is like having the fountain of youth.

Joey Ramone

The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.

Joey Ramone

When a band like Blondie re-forms, you wish them the best.

Joey Ramone

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.

Joey Ramone

Rock n' roll is very special to me. It's my lifeblood.

Joey Ramone