Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone
Ramone, Johnny
ISBN 10: 081099660X ISBN 13: 9780810996601
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A brutally honest, photo-packed memoir from the guitarist who helped invent punk rock.
Raised in Queens with a blue-collar edge, Johnny Ramone co-founded the Ramones and drove them with military precision―earning a reputation as the band’s drill sergeant and its backbone.
In Commando, Johnny tells his story in his own words: from rebellious youth to global icon, from the birth of punk to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This photo-packed volume is more than a life story―it’s a time capsule of punk history. Inside you’ll find:
- Candid reflections on fame, discipline, and the Ramones’ rise.
- Johnny’s personal rankings of every Ramones album.
- Eccentric Top Ten lists―from favorite horror films to Elvis classics.
- Pages from his legendary “black books” filled with notes, anecdotes, and inspirations.
- Rare photos and memorabilia, many published for the first time.
Praised by fans as “honest, fast, and straight to the point,” Commando feels like a conversation with Johnny himself―gritty, unapologetic, and unforgettable.
Whether you’re a lifelong Ramones fan or discovering punk’s roots, this is the ultimate insider’s account of a band that changed music forever.
The Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002―and two years later, Johnny died of cancer, having outlived two other founding members.
“Feels like a conversation with Johnny.” ―The Boston Globe
About the Author: John Cummings (1948–2004), aka Johnny Ramone, was ranked by Rolling Stone as #16 on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” In Time’s rating of the “10 Greatest Electric-Guitar Players,” he was named, in a fit of appropriate rebellion, #11.
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Title: Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone
Publisher: Abrams Image
Publication Date: 2012
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Raised in Queens, New York, Johnny Ramone founded one of the most influential rock bands of all time, but he never strayed from his blue-collar roots and attitude. He was truly imbued with the angry-young-man spirit that would characterize his persona both on and off stage. Through it all, Johnny kept the band focused and moving forward, ultimately securing their place in music history by inventing punk rock. The Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 - two years later, Johnny died of cancer, having outlived two other founding members. Revealing, inspiring, and told on his own terms, this highly designed memoir also features Johnny's assessment of the Ramones' albums; a number of eccentric Top Ten lists; rare historical artifacts; and scores of personal and professional photos, many of which have never before been published.Praise for Commando:"Amazing book . . . dense and throbbing with character - enough to bring this departed New York icon barking back to life." - New York Daily News "Johnny's delightful, sadly posthumous autobiography, Commando, is just like its author - as punk as it gets." - Wall Street Journal "Ramone memoir reveals charming, grumpy punk icon." - Reuters"There's no grand confessional to end Commando, just a nod of gratitude toward family, friends, and fans. Its characteristic succinctness rings genuine." - Austin Chronicle Raised in Queens, where he worked as a plumber while honing his guitar chops, Johnny Ramone eventually became a founding member of The Ramones, one of the most influential rock bands of all time. This is Johnny Ramone's story and the story of The Ramones from start to finish, told in Johnny's own words and on his own terms. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780810996601
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