Ramones’ 50th Anniversary Tribute Unites Generations of Punk in Hollywood

A Hollywood cemetery hosted a 20-song Ramones tribute with Tim Armstrong, Billie Joe Armstrong, CJ Ramone, Travis Barker, Fred Armisen, and the Linda Lindas.

The Ramones’ 50th anniversary brought an all-star punk lineup to a Hollywood cemetery, where Dee Dee Ramone is buried and a statue of Johnny Ramone stands.

The Cretin Family opened with “Rockaway Beach,” marking the first time Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong had performed with drummer Travis Barker. Rancid’s Tim Armstrong served as musical director, with Ramones bassist CJ Ramone completing the

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