1. The Ramones This really wouldn’t be a list of the best American punk bands from the 1980s without including The Ramones. They were pioneers of the genre starting all the way back in 1974. The ...
The Ramones were one of the most influential bands of New York's CBGBs punk scene, influencing everybody from Megadeath to Metallica, according to Joey Ramone.
NEW YORK The Ramones always seemed too fast. Their songs rushed by, often two minutes or less of pure adrenaline. Their influence outstripped their sales. And now, with the death of drummer Tommy, all ...