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NEWS ABOUT: Ramones

Ramones stories: 6 news summaries

 MoMa Shines Light on 
 NYC's Punk Revolution 

Materials by Patti Smith, Ramones showcase cultural shift

Aug 19, 09 3:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - New York’s Museum of Modern Art is showcasing the gritty glamour of the city’s 1970s and early ’80s music scene, where punk, New Wave, DIY, and noise rock ruled, Rolling Stone reports. New Yorkers were feeling alienated—the city was bankrupt in 1975; President Ford told it... More »

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entertainment • music • New York City • rock and roll • Museum of Modern Art • Talking Heads • Patti Smith • Gerald Ford • punk music • Ramones • Sonic Youth • exhibition • Jay-ZTV

GLOSSIES

 Obamas Inherit 
 Sweet Record Stash 

White House album collection contains landmarks from Zeppelin, Stones, Beatles

Jan 29, 09 1:15 PM CST
(Newser) - President Obama’s new digs not only grant him access to chefs and a bowling alley, but an LP stash that includes Led Zeppelin IV and the Ramones’ Rocket to Russia, Rolling Stone reports. Banished to the basement during the Reagan years, the White House vinyl vault contains Obama favorites... More »

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Barack Obama • Rolling Stones • Jimmy Carter • Bob Dylan • Rolling Stone • Ronald Reagan • Talking Heads • Bruce Springsteen • The Carpenters • Ramones • Led Zeppelin • Sex Pistols • music review • presidential library • President Obama • Obama family • Pat Boone • John Denver

Assistant Confesses to Stein Murder

She flew into a rage,
beat celeb Realtor
with a yoga stick

Nov 9, 07 5:48 PM CST
(Newser) - The assistant to celebrity Realtor Linda Stein confessed today to beating her boss to death. Natavia Lowry was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after she made a videotaped confession that she flew into a rage when Stein blew pot smoke in her face and was verbally abusive to her.... More »

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Elton John • NYPD • New York real estate • Ramones • Linda Stein

Few Answers in Murder of A-List Realtor, Punk Rock Pioneer

Ex-Ramones manager Stein in fatal NY beating

Nov 1, 07 6:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - New York police declined today to shed light on potential suspects or motives in the beating death of Linda Stein, who helped boost the punk-music scene as manager of the Ramones and later became a realtor for top celebrities. Stein's daughter found her body Tuesday night in her Fifth Avenue... More »

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Angelina Jolie • Ramones • Madonna • Linda Stein • Seymour Stein

Punk Rock Impresario Kristal Dead

NYC club CBGB launched some of movement's top acts

Aug 29, 07 1:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hilly Kristal, whose iconic club CBGB was the epicenter of American punk rock, died yesterday at 75 after a battle with lung cancer. The New York venue—fully titled CBGB & OMFUG, or "Country, Bluegrass and Blues & Other Music For Uplifting Gourmandisers"—showcased the Ramones, the Talking... More »

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entertainment • television • music • New York City • obituary • club • concert • Talking Heads • Patti Smith • CBGB • punk music • Ramones • Hilly Kristal

Put Your Best Line Forward

Attention-grabbing openers stand the test of time

Aug 24, 07 12:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - It's good to lead off with a bang, especially if your business is song lyrics. Spinner.com lists the 25 best opening lines:
  1. "She's a very kinky girl" (Rick James, "Superfreak")
  2. "I was born in a cross-fire hurricane" (The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash"
... More »

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Rolling Stones • list • Bon Jovi • Beck • celebrity • Rick James • Beatles • LL Cool J • The Carpenters • Carl Perkins • Patti Smith • Ramones

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