Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Portrait of the Ramones, left to right, Joey Ramone (1951 - 2001), ...

The Ramones’ weird legend is growing 50 years after they accidentally sparked a punk-rock revolution – even though all of the New York City band’s founding members are long dead. The odd-looking ...

Forget Sheena — this weekend, everyone’s a punk rocker. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ramones’ first show at the Manhattan’s legendary CBGB music venue, several Ramones themed pop-up ...

Happy anniversary for Ramones self-titled debut album! On April 23, 1976, the Ramones forever sped up rock music with their self-titled debut album. To many, it’s considered to be the first true punk ...

Although the critical reception of ‘Ramones’ was overwhelmingly positive, the record failed to garner significant commercial success. It would take nearly four decades for the album to reach gold ...

After years of protracted legal turmoil in the Ramones estate, the future of Netflix‘s film adaptation of Mickey Leigh’s memoir “I Slept With Joey Ramone” with Pete Davidson attached to star could be ...

It’s been 40 years since the Ramones released their legendary self-titled debut. With it, they kicked the doors right off the hinge to grab their seat at the table as a must hear punk rock act with a ...

Imagine not only starting a revolution, but also creating an extraordinary work of art in the process. Imagine if Lenin could paint like Picasso. Ramones, released 40 years ago this month, is one of ...

The Ramones were the quintessential punk band in the late 1970s — largely credited with pioneering the rebellious rock scene in New York City. On Feb. 4, 1976, the Ramones staple “Blitzkrieg Bop” was ...