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Ramones at 40 chronicles in words and photos the music of the legendary band that helped spearhead the punk rock movement, from their early days in New York City to their last tour and album. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of their first album, and with a foreword by Ramones bassist CJ Ramone, this book is a must-have for all fans of the kings of punk.

CJ Ramone (Christopher Ward) was born in Queens, New York City, in 1965. He

became a fan of the Ramones during

their early years, and after CJ left

the US Marine Corps in 1989, he joined

the band as their bassist, replacing

Dee Dee Ramone. CJ is widely credited

with “keeping the band young” (Tommy

Ramone) and contributed to their last

major albums. After the Ramones

disbanded he went on to perform with

the Ramainz, Los Gusanos, and Bad

Chopper. His solo career has seen him

release two albums: Reconquista (2012)

and Last Chance to Dance (2014). He

continues to perform and tour worldwide.

A Ramones fan since 1976, Martin Popoff is the author of 49 rock books, as well

as a twenty-year veteran writer for

periodicals including Goldmine, Brave

Words & Bloody Knuckles, Guitar World,

CMJ®, and bravewords.com. Additionally,

Martin has served as consultant and

researcher for Banger Films on feature

films, as well as the TV series Metal

Evolution and Rock Icons, and is a

regular speaker at conferences on the

history of heavy metal.

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The Ramones helped kick-start the punk

movement and made rock history, their

raw sound, downtown fashion, and

explosive performances influencing

countless bands that followed. Songs

like “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Rockaway Beach,”

“Sheena Is a Punk Rocker,” and “Rock ’n’

Roll High School” became anthems that

made the Ramones legendary.

Now, on the 40th anniversary of their

debut album—–one of the first punk albums

of all time—–comes this fully illustrated

book focusing on the iconic band’s music

through the years. The insightful and

comprehensive text by acclaimed rock

historian Martin Popoff includes new

interviews and a complete discography,

and is illustrated throughout with a

rich mix of photography and memorabilia.

Covered are the formation of the Ramones,

the recording and production of their

albums, the evolution of the band’s sound

through the years, in-depth looks at the

stories behind their songs, and more;

and the book features a special foreword

by CJ Ramone.

All Ramones fans and everyone interested

in the punk rock era will want this

ultimate volume for their collection.

“Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy set the standard for short, shocking punk composition and disposition for years to come, turning in anthems . . . that made the band the most beloved and recognizable of the entire punk era. . . . Covered incessantly, they’re always part of the conversation when integrity and purity in rock are discussed.”Martin Popoff

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March 2016Music / Rock$27.95 ($31.95 Canada)Hardcover w/Jacket9" × 12" • 208 pages ISBN 9781454918349

March 2016 The Ramones helped kick-start the punk movement and made rock history. Now, on the 40th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, comes the first fully illustrated color coffee-table book on the legendary band. Written by veteran music journalist Martin Popoff, Ramones at 40 explodes with visuals and offers fresh, thoughtful writing, stand-alone features, interviews, and a full discography. It covers the group’s early days and the CBGB crowd, classic albums and rarities, European tours, critical reception, politics, induction into the Hall of Fame, effect on pop culture, and so much more. With a foreword by Ramones’ bandmember CJ Ramone, every Ramones fan will want this on their bookshelf!

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A Ramones fan since ’76, Martin Popoff is the author of 49 rock books, including Fade to Black: Hard Rock Cover Art of the Vinyl Age (Sterling), as well as a 20-year veteran writer for periodicals including Goldmine, Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, Guitar World, CMJ, and bravewords.com. Additionally, Martin has served as consultant and researcher for Banger Films on feature films as well as the TV series Metal Evolution and Rock Icons, and is a regular speaker at conferences on the history of heavy metal. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

CJ Ramone (Christopher Ward) was born in Queens, New York City in 1965. He became a fan of the Ramones during their early years and when he left the US Marine Corps he joined the band as their bassist, replacing Dee Dee Ramone, in 1989. He is widely credited with “keeping the band young” (Tommy Ramone) and contributed to their last major albums. After the Ramones disbanded he went on to perform with the Ramainz, Los Gusanos, and Bad Chopper. His solo career has seen him release two albums: Reconquista (2012) and Last Chance to Dance (2014). He continues to perform and tour worldwide.

For more information, contact Ardi Alspach at (646) 688-2450 or aalspach@sterlingpublishing.com.