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An all-star tribute band is coming together for an official 50th anniversary celebration of the Ramones‘ iconic self-titled debut album. Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Rancid’s Tim Armstrong, blink-182’s Travis Barker, and onetime Ramones bassist CJ Ramone are joining forces under the name Cretin Family to perform Ramones songs at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
The event, dubbed The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute, is set to tale place August 30th at the famed Los Angeles cemetery, and will be hosted by actor John Travolta. Tickets are available here.
The aforementioned supergroup will be joined by surprise guests throughout their set, with the evening also featuring a double-feature screening of Travolta’s new film Propeller One-Way Night Coach and his classic horror movie Carrie (also celebrating its 50th anniversary). In addition, artist Shepard Fairey will perform a DJ set.
Billie Joe Armstrong stated, “The spirit of the Ramones is alive in every backyard punk show, punk club and festival. Generation after generation of cretins and weirdos become Ramones lovers. Kids are influenced by the Ramones and they don’t even know it yet. ¡Viva Ramones!”
Tim Armstrong added, “From the moment I first heard the Ramones, music was never the same. They are my
favorite band of all time ! I can’t wait to play those great and perfect Ramones songs with my friends CJ, Travis and Billie. It’s gonna be wild!”
And Travis Barker noted, “The Ramones are the blueprint. Punk rock wouldn’t be what it is today without them. I’m honored to celebrate 50 years of one of the greatest bands ever!!!”
The tribute at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of several celebrations honoring the 50th anniversary of the Ramones’ debut album. An exhibit just opened at the Punk Rock Museum, while a number of reissues are being planned by Rhino Records.
See the poster for The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute below.
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