For the first time you can read the Ramones comments about their own history in this intimate series of interviews with the legendary band.The Ramones were arguably the single most influential rock n roll act to emerge from that curious muddle of magic and mediocrity called the 1970s. Two of the groups founding memberssinger Joey Ramone and bassist Dee Dee Ramoneamp8212didnt live to see the Ramones become icons of popular culture hear their music in TV commercials or experience the unlikely adoption of amp34Blitzkrieg Bopamp34 as a sports anthem. Guitarist Johnny Ramone barely lived long enough to see it begin and drummer Tommy Ramones death in 2014 wrote finis to the mortal part of the Ramones story. The legend endured.amp160In 1994 as the Ramones celebrated their 20th anniversary thencurrent members Joey Johnny drummer Marky and bassist C. J. knew the groups Road To Ruin would soon approach its end. Given an opportunity to assess where theyd been and what was left to do they agreed to a series of interviews discussing the entirety of the Ramones story.amp160This is that story a careerspanning discussion of the Ramones career an intimate glimpse at how the Ramones viewed their work their experiences their impact their legacy their fans and each other. Its a unique and fascinating peek into what it was like to be one of the few the proud the Ramones.For the first time you can read the Ramones published comments about their own history and much much more than ever could have fit into a single magazine issue.