Quotes by Johnny Ramone

About Johnny Ramone:

John William Cummings was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known for being the guitarist for the punk rock band the Ramones. He was a founding member of the band, and remained a member throughout the band's entire career. He died from prostate cancer on September 15, 2004.
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I never liked blues and I really didn't like jazz. I liked Chuck Berry.

Johnny Ramone

Republicans let this happen over and over, and there is never anyone to stick up for them. They spend too much time defending themselves.

Johnny Ramone

When I was younger, I was ready to go off at any time. My wife, Linda, and I would go out to the Limelight in New York, and I would see people and be able to freeze them with a look. People were even too scared of me to tell me that people were scare...

Johnny Ramone

I started doing up-and-down strumming, basically to keep time and to play fast. As time went on, I started realizing other guitar players couldn't do it. I always went against the grain.

Johnny Ramone

I don't need much more money, and I thought that when I retired that nobody would want to talk to me anymore. Then I did, and people still want to talk to me.

Johnny Ramone

Author Bio

  • NameJohnny Ramone
  • DescriptionAmerican guitarist and songwriter
  • AliasesJohn William Cummings
  • BornOctober 8, 1948
  • DiedSeptember 15, 2004
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionGuitarist