Former Ramones manager murdered
Former Ramones manager Linda Stein has been found dead in her New York apartment, with police launching a homicide investigation after a post-mortem found blunt force trauma.…
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Joey Ramone's brother hits out at Dr Martens campaign
Mikey Leigh, executor of Joey Ramone's estate, says the family was never consulted over the Dr Martens ad and would not have approved it.…
Sirius to broadcast CBGB finale
US satellite radio network Sirius will broadcast the final live show at New York venue CBGBs, featuring Patti Smith, before the club closes over a rent dispute.…
Ramones musical Gabba Gabba Hey! to run at London's Koko
The punk-rock musical 'Gabba Gabba Hey!' will run at London's Koko from 31 July to 5 August, with guest appearances from Angela Bowie, Hugh Cornwell and Nick Sheppard.…
Strokes single release stuff
The Strokes will release a Ramones cover, Life's A Gas, as a B-side on one CD of Heart In A Cage, out on 13 March, with an early demo on the other.…
Former Ramones drummer Tommy Ramone explores bluegrass
Former Ramones drummer Tommy Ramone is playing country and bluegrass as one half of the duo Uncle Monk and is seeking a label for the new work.…
New York scene of old celebrated on new compilation
Koch Records will release a compilation of the New York punk scene of the 1970s, due in late January, featuring acts such as the Ramones, Blondie and Patti Smith.…
Iron Maiden's Eddie tops poll of best band T-shirts
Teeshirtstore.co.uk's public poll names Iron Maiden's Eddie the best band T-shirt of all time, with FCUK named the worst.…
BMG to release special edition Ramones DVD
BMG will release the Ramones DVD Ramones Raw on 27 September, featuring 1980 concert footage, rare TV clips and celebrity appearances from several musicians and actors.…
Dee Dee Ramone's death confirmed as heroin overdose
An LA coroner confirms Dee Dee Ramone, who died in June, was killed by a heroin overdose, with a lethal amount found in his body.…
Kiss and Garbage join Ramones tribute album
Kiss and Garbage have joined the Ramones tribute album 'We're a Happy Family', which producer Rob Zombie says is delayed but still set for a September US release.…