Dave Grohl
“The first time I heard the Ramones, I thought, ‘This is what I want to do!’ They stripped away all the nonsense and made music that was raw, real, and completely electrifying. They’re the reason I picked up a guitar.”
Joe Strummer
“The Ramones were absolutely essential to us. Seeing them live was like getting a shot of adrenaline. They showed us that punk could be fast, brutal, and fun at the same time.”
Iggy Pop
“They were the real deal. Watching the Ramones was like seeing the essence of rock boiled down to its raw, primal form. They were a breath of fresh air in a lot of fake, bloated rock at the time.”
Slash
“The Ramones were pioneers. They had their own sound, their own look, their own attitude. No band has inspired so many others to just get out there and do it.”
Bono
“The Ramones were like a UFO landing in the middle of rock music. Their songs were short, fast, to the point, and incredibly powerful. Joey Ramone had an intensity and heart in his voice that made him stand out.”
Lemmy Kilmister
“The Ramones didn’t mess around. They got up there, played their hearts out, and left. No ego, no nonsense—just pure rock and roll.”
Eddie Vedder
“The Ramones meant everything to the punk movement. Their records were like a call to arms for anyone who wanted to say something and be heard. They were incredibly inspiring.”
Johnny Rotten
“The Ramones were a laugh and a half. They were the spark for punk rock in the U.S., and everyone who came after them owes them that.”
Krist Novoselic
“The Ramones proved that you didn’t have to be a virtuoso to connect with people. It was about attitude and feeling, and they nailed that every time.”
Debbie Harry
“The Ramones had an energy that no one else could match. They were funny, fearless, and they always stayed true to who they were. They were our friends and our inspiration.”