Joey Ramones birthday is a huge event and tribute time and brother Mickey Leigh always serves up a good time. Say what you will about Mickey I don't really think its exploitation its a living, yeah but I also think there is tremendous respect there. At least I would like to think so.
The interesting part of this years event is the celebration of the upcoming Joey Ramone CD, "…ya know?," the event will culminate in a live performance of the entire album in advance of its actual release. The set will feature a band of renowned punk musicians, led by Ramone's brother.
So who is performing? The Threads, The Brats, The Indecent, Ivan Julian, and The Bullys. Furthermore, special guest appearances are expected by Tommy Ramone, Ross the Boss, Joey Lanz, Mick Stitch, Walt Stack, Yoav, Alex Holyboy, Tish & Snookie, Bebe Buell, Tina Ingrid, Louisa Bradshaw, and George Tabb. How incrowd is THAT!
This new Joey Ramone solo CD, comes out May 22 it is comprised of never-before-heard songs written and sung by Ramone, who passed away 11 years ago of lymphoma.
Time flies. Good luck trying to get into this one.