It seems hard to believe but last Monday marked the 23rd anniversary of the death of Joey Ramone. I was lucky enough to meet him and the other Ramones in 1993 at a New York City book signing for Jim Bessman’s book, Ramones: An American Band. A few years later I would interview Marky Ramone for the first glossy issue of fishwrap.
I’ve been a Ramones fan since 1976 when their first album came out. I was a senior in high school and from the second the needle hit the vinyl, I was hooked! So I’m thrilled that I made a tiny Ramones connection while they were all still alive.
In honor of this dark anniversary, there are seven links to online articles about Joey Ramone and there’s also a link to a Joey Ramone interview from the Conan O’Brien Show.
And below that is the MBIP Coming Attractions for what’s coming up on the blog next week!
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SUNDAY LINKS
Joey Ramone, Who Died 20 Years Ago Today, Is Remembered as a Mensch and Punk’s Eternal Godfather - This tribute to Joey contains notes from Marky Ramone and Steven Van Zandt.
A look at the punk treasures inside Joey Ramone’s East Village apartment - Some items from his East Village apartment including a guitar and his passport.
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Ramones - This article details the bad luck that all the Ramones endured during their lives on this planet.
Pete Davidson to Play Punk Rocker Joey Ramone in Netflix Biopic I Slept With Joey Ramone - They’re making a movie of I Slept With Joey Ramone, which was written by his brother, Mickey Leigh. Pete Davidson is going to play Joey Ramone in the movie.
Critics split on Pete Davidson’s casting as Joey Ramone: “Joey deserves better than this!” - Some Twitter responses to the choice of Pete Davidson playing Joey in the film.
Joey Ramone, As His Brother Remembers Him - Mickey Leigh remembers his brother Joey Ramone on NPR.
Day 145—Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 - The Local 269 - Yet another Ramones connection in my life, I met Joey’s brother Mickey Leigh at a bar in Manhattan while doing my 365 bar crawl blog.
Joey Ramone On “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” - A fun interview with Joey Ramone on Conan’s NBC show.
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MBIP COMING ATTRACTIONS
Monday: Yesterday I went to the “Homestyle Acoustic” album release party by Kirk Wessler in the afternoon and enjoyed a Saturday Night Cheeseburger at Oliver’s Pizza & Pub North with my friends Amber and Joe and we were joined by Julie and Frank too. Quite a Saturday and you can see photos and read all about it tomorrow!
Tuesday: We’re continuing the MBIP Macaroni and Cheese Tour with a stop at Brasky’s Bar & Grill to sample their homemade Mac and Cheese entree.
Wednesday: We’re getting close to concluding our Baker’s Dozen cookie tour and this is our twelfth month and we’re getting a cooke from Panaderia Ortiz Bakery. Sweet!
Thursday: We’ll be taking a look at an MBIP post from the past and I have an announcement concerning my forthcoming book as well, so stay tuned for that.
Friday: We’re going to spotlight another bar in our MBIPTGIF Happy Hour series.
Saturday: There will be another look at something from Peoria’s past on our weekly Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past post.
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Sunday Comic
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Related Posts: Sunday Links: Midnight Cowboy, White Rabbit By Jefferson Airplane and Joan Jett.