Ramones
Ramones, released in 1976 (USA), punk.
- Artist: Ramones
- Year: 1976
- Genre: Punk
- Country: USA
Overview
Four guys from Queens in leather jackets recorded the founding document of American punk with one minute songs and counted in tempos. Blitzkrieg Bop needed only three chords and zero solos. The debut sold poorly at first but set speed, simplicity and hooks as the punk blueprint.
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