It’s been forty years this month since the Ramones released their first album. The self-titled debut came out in April 1976, and on the iconic cover by Punk Magazine photographer Roberta Bayley, the boys stand slouched in their leather jackets and tough-guy poses in front of a graffitied brick wall. “Ramones,” and songs like “Blitzkrieg Bop,” kick-started the punk movement, appealing to disaffected kids who were ready for a change from the bloat and bombast of 70s arena rock – kids like Henry Rollins. Rollins went on to have his own career in punk as the frontman for the band Black Flag. He spoke with Press Play producer Christian Bordal about his memories of the Ramones first album and why the band means so much to him.
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PIE FEST CANCELED
KCRW has decided to cancel this Sunday’s Good Food PieFest. We are aware of the campus protests at UCLA and believe it’s in the best interest for all to cancel.
PieFest is a beloved KCRW community event. As such, we will be looking into a possible reschedule and share the details as soon as we can.