{"title":"Johnny Ramone","description":"John Cummings (1948-2004), aka Johnny Ramone, was ranked by Rolling Stone as #16 on its list of the \"100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.\" In Time's rating of the \"10 Greatest Electric-Guitar Players,\" he was named, in a fit of appropriate rebellion, #11.","products":[{"product_id":"commando-the-autobiography-of-johnny-ramone-hardcover","title":"Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA brutally honest, photo-packed memoir from the guitarist who helped invent punk rock.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised in Queens with a blue-collar edge, Johnny Ramone co-founded the Ramones and drove them with military precision--earning a reputation as the band's drill sergeant and its backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCommando\u003c\/i\u003e, Johnny tells his story in his own words: from rebellious youth to global icon, from the birth of punk to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis photo-packed volume is more than a life story--it's a time capsule of punk history. Inside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCandid reflections\u003c\/b\u003e on fame, discipline, and the Ramones' rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJohnny's personal rankings\u003c\/b\u003e of every Ramones album.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEccentric Top Ten lists\u003c\/b\u003e--from favorite horror films to Elvis classics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePages from his legendary \"black books\"\u003c\/b\u003e filled with notes, anecdotes, and inspirations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRare photos and memorabilia\u003c\/b\u003e, many published for the first time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraised by fans as \"honest, fast, and straight to the point,\" \u003ci\u003eCommando\u003c\/i\u003e feels like a conversation with Johnny himself--gritty, unapologetic, and unforgettable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Ramones fan or discovering punk's roots, this is the ultimate insider's account of a band that changed music forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002--and two years later, Johnny died of cancer, having outlived two other founding members. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Feels like a conversation with Johnny.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51272795324639,"sku":"9780810996601","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/XvciqwpVDh9780810996601.webp?v=1787824303"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/johnny-ramone.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}