A former member of the Ramones has filed suit against Apple Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc for copyright infringement.
Drummer Richard Reinhardt is alleging that the companies did not have permission to sell downloads of six songs that he wrote.
The suit also names the estate of Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone, Ramones Production Inc and their music publisher as defendants, reports Reuters.
Reinhardt said that the music publisher gave improper authorisation to third-parties including Apple iTunes and Wal-Mart.com's music download service to sell the material.
The songs Reinhardt names in the lawsuit are 'Smash You', 'Somebody Put Something in My Drink', 'Human Kind', 'I'm Not Jesus, I Know Better Now' and '(You) Can't Say Anything Nice'.
The suit was filed today (September 21) in US Federal Court in Manhattan.
Marky Ramone is helping to promote safe sex in the USA by launching a condom kit for sex education company Ready Two Go.
The Sun report that the drummer is helping to spread the message about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases.
“The world has lost too many people to STDs of all types, and that is why I joined up with Ready Two Go for my signature series of safer sex tins,” Ramone explained.
The tins have a Marky Ramone emblem on them and include condoms and information on sexually transmitted diseases.
Howard Stern is set to produce a remake of the 1979 movie ‘Rock N Roll High School’, it has been revealed.
Stern, who is famous for his shock-jock radio show on Sirius, will work with producer Larry Levinson on the project, reports Variety, and the pair have hired Alex Winter to write the script.
Winter is best known as one half of the duo Bill & Ted from the movies ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ and ‘Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey’ in which he co-starred with Keanu Reeves.
The original movie starred the Ramones who helped a group of rebellious students overthrow their conservative school principal.
It’s not yet been revealed who will play the Ramones’ role in the movie.
Maybe one of these days I'll actually watch the original. Never did see this and I know it's considered an underground classic.
It's a stupid movie, but lots of fun. Mary Woronov 's Principal Togar is one of my favorite movie characters. "do your parents know you're Ramones?" And of course, The Ramones performances are top notch.
Would have been interesting if the original casting of Cheap Trick would have happened, but The Ramones are perfectly cast in this movie.
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Maybe one of these days I'll actually watch the original. Never did see this and I know it's considered an underground classic.
It's a stupid movie, but lots of fun. Mary Woronov 's Principal Togar is one of my favorite movie characters. "do your parents know you're Ramones?" And of course, The Ramones performances are top notch.
Would have been interesting if the original casting of Cheap Trick would have happened, but The Ramones are perfectly cast in this movie.
I have a feeling I would have appreciated it more as a teenager than I will now. But maybe I'll rent it for the sake of it.
Marky Ramone: 'Phil Spector didn't hold a gun to us'
Dec 2, 2008
Former Ramones drummer Marky Ramone has claimed that despite rumours, producer Phil Spector never held a gun to the band's heads while they were recording their 1980 album, 'End Of The Century'.
According to rumours Spector held the band hostage at gunpoint during fraught recording sessions. However, in a new NME.COM video, which you can watch by clicking below, the drummer has attempted to quash the rumours.
"There were no guns pointed at anybody," he said. "They [guns] were there but he had a license to carry.
"He never held us hostage. We could have left at any time. We had the keys.
In the video Marky Ramone also talked about the clash in political ideals he had with his bandmates, describing Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone as "fanatics".
He said, "I'm a Democrat, Joey was a Democrat. Johnny and Dee Dee were staunch, avid right wing conservative fanatics. Our political views were definitely different."
Last night I went to the Vegas Hard Rock Hotel/Casino to see Santana. They have loads of memorabilia - from The Beatles, Stones, Chuck Berry, Elvis - you name it. But this was my favorite because it is so perfect. A Ramones handwritten setlist on two paper plates. Nice set too!
also.... a friend of mine texted me over the weekend to say she hag her guitar signed by ritchie ramone. she's just 20 and she was beaming with excitement about it. she's quite aware of who they were.
Arturo Vega, creative designer and lights operator for the de facto inventors of punk rock the Ramones, died this morning. He was 65.
Vega, a Mexican national that emigrated to New York in the 70's, was the designer of the "Hey Ho Let's Go" eagle/baseball bat/band member's name logo that adorned their shirts for 20 plus years. He was also the band's virtual lifeline in their formative years, providing a home for bassist Dee Dee and singer Joey in his Bowery loft.
He was a gentleman and a warm hearted, soft spoken genial man with a dry wit. He was also a champion of punk rock and its bands--when my first group (Thrills) first started playing CBGB and Hurrah, Arturo would store our gear for us at the Ramones loft and when off the road, always cheer us on--his approval meant a lot, because if Arturo thought you were OK, you were OK.
Later in his life, he became a fitness fanatic and chronicler of all things Ramone. Was always a joy to hear from him.
The Ramones debut album finally certified gold 38 years after release.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America, the trade organization that represents the recording industry in the United States, the album was certified gold on April 30, 2014.
The album was originally released on April 23, 1976.
According to the RIAA, an album is required to have sold 500,000 copies to qualify for gold status.
The Ramones are on the cover of the current issue of Rolling Stone. In the article, it mentions how Johnny Ramone hated the End Of The Century and wanted to remix and "de-Spectorize" it.
The Ramones are on the cover of the current issue of Rolling Stone. In the article, it mentions how Johnny Ramone hated the End Of The Century and wanted to remix and "de-Spectorize" it.
You're welcome, Smiff.
If they do I'll finally buy it.
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The Ramones are on the cover of the current issue of Rolling Stone. In the article, it mentions how Johnny Ramone hated the End Of The Century and wanted to remix and "de-Spectorize" it.
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