The legendary nightclub CBGB is discussed at length, Joey talks about how the floor was like a minefield of dog shit and sawdust and the audience was miniscule at the time, yet that is when the buzz about the group started. Of course, as they say, the rest is history, and it is all on this DVD.
There is a lot covered here. I think I will have to watch it again as I am sure I had to miss some points of interest along the way. It is just like a good movie, it has substance, length, and it holds you spellbound through its entirety.
I am one of the guilty people that did not acknowledge this band while they were making their music, all of my realizations of how great they were came long after the fact. Well, I did not miss the boat entirely; I just was not there to see it set sail. Their legend and music lives on and this documentary is surely full of some jolting stories. As Johnny said before he passed away last year - “It’s accurate. It left me disturbed.”
Well, I concur, it left me the same way.
March 13, 2005
Rating-10/10
DVD Features:
-Theatrical Trailer
-Deleted Scene: "Clem Burke as Elvis Ramone"
-Joey Ramone radio interview from FM 106.3
-Johnny Ramone interview excerpts
-Richie Ramone interview excerpts
-Marky Ramone drum techniques
-Joe Strummer interview excerpts
-Tommy Ramone interview excerpts
-Debbie Harry and Chris Stein interview excerpts
-"Who Wrote What On the First 3 Albums" by Tommy Ramone
Article comments
1 - David Cougar
This review is dead on. MuzikMan is always fashionably correct on his reviews. But this one is another story. This DVD is incredible. It's fantastic if you are a fan of Rock Music or the Ramones. It's an intense glimpse into the lives and legacy of the Ramones. R.I.P.
2 - Temple Stark
MM,
I launched this on the world - or at least the part of the world that scours Advance.net for the (family-friendly) cream of the BC Web log.
Here's the link. Sorry here.
- Thanks. Temple
3 - Road Cat
For the best book written about the Ramones by someone who was there from the beginning to the end (Monte A. Melnick - Ramones Tour Manager) pick up - "On The Road With The Ramones"
4 - Roxy
I never ever saw this movie, but I sure want to. My best friend Ryan saw it and he told me it was a very dark movie. I herd from him that Johhny stole Joey's girlfirend. That sounded pretty sad to me. It looks intresting to, and I really want to get this for my birthday, which is next month. I also want to get it with, The Wierd Tales Of The Ramones collection. Me and Ryan are huge fans of them, and we love there music. And I'm planning to get all there Cds!!! The RAMONES are #1!!!!!!
5 - Roxy
-By the way, I love Joey Ramone. Hes hot, my bestfirend Ryan looks exactly like him. When I told Ryan that, he said I'm about the forth person that said that. Just to let you know, I'm in love with my bestfriend. No other girl would like him but me, because everybody thinks he's wierd. He is very wierd but, thats why I love him alot!!! He's diffrent than everybody elesand he's a nice sensitive, sweet person. Someday I'll stand up to him, and tell him how I feel.( But wait for the right moment!)Anyways!!!!.......... I have to go now, bye bye!!!!
6 - Bennett
Hmmmm...
(I'm guessin' Roxy hasn't heard the news.)
That or Ryan looks dead.
7 - Roxy
ha, ha, ha, very funny....