A biography for Johnny Ramonehasn’t been written yet.
“I had a good career. I've been very fortunate.”
“I think most bands probably peak on their first album. We peaked on our third album. On the first album, I feel like I wish the production was a little better. I'll always hear a song I don't like. I look for what I could have done to make it better. It's always difficult for me to listen.”
“My favorite artists have always been Elvis and The Beatles and they still are!”
“Some bands blow it before they even play. The most important moment of any show is when a band walks out with the red amp lights glowing, the flashlight that shows each performer the way to his spot on the stage. It's crucial not to blow it. It sets the tempo of the show; it affects everyone's perception of the band.”
“I never liked blues and I really didn't like jazz. I liked Chuck Berry.”
“Europe was a horrible place. There was nothing on TV. The food was terrible. And they don't even have ice. Who doesn't have ice?”