The Ramones (1974–1979)

1. Band takes shape in Forest Hills, Queens

   Jan 1, 1974Labels: Forest Hills, The Ramones

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2. First public New York City gig

   Mar 30, 1974Labels: New York, The Ramones

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3. First CBGB appearance with classic lineup

   Aug 16, 1974Labels: CBGB, The Ramones

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4. Punk label Sire becomes their record home

   Jan 1, 1975Labels: Sire Records, Seymour Stein

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5. Self-titled debut album released

   Apr 23, 1976Labels: Ramones album, Sire Records

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6. London debut helps ignite UK punk

   Jul 4, 1976Labels: Roundhouse, The Ramones

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7. Second album expands their touring-era repertoire

   Jan 10, 1977Labels: Leave Home, The Ramones

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8. “Sheena Is a Punk Rocker” single released

   May 1, 1977Labels: Sheena Is, The Ramones

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9. “Rockaway Beach” becomes their biggest US hit

   Nov 1, 1977Labels: Rockaway Beach, The Ramones

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10. “Rocket to Russia” released at punk’s peak year

    Nov 4, 1977Labels: Rocket to, Tommy Ramone

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11. New Year’s Eve 1977 show captured for “It’s Alive”

    Dec 31, 1977Labels: It s, Rainbow Theatre

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12. Tommy Ramone steps down; “Road to Ruin” signals transition

    Sep 22, 1978Labels: Tommy Ramone, Road to

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