SOMEBODY PUT SOMETHING IN MY DRINK - SMASH YOU - CAN'T SAY ANYTHING NICE - ELEVATOR OPERATOR - I KNOW BETTER NOW
EARLY YEARS
RAMONES YEARS
SYMPHONY
JOEY BASH
SOLO SHOWS
MISCELLANEOUS
STUDIO
On three hot summer nights in August 2007 Richie Ramone performed a 17 minute drum solo interpretation of the score for Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story to mark the 50th anniversary of the original production. The performances were in front of a sold out crowd at the Descanso Gardens (North of Pasadena, CA)
For roughly a year, Richie devised his own West Side Story medley, called Suite for Drums and Orchestra, that distills several of the musicals motifs into one 17-minute drum-dominated performance. Working with an electronic drum kit using ProTools software, Richie developed his arrangement.
The chance to play the long and intricate piece fulfills a lifelong dream for Richie.
In an interview, Richie said: "I'm gonna jam this thing down your throat so that you're not going to be able to breathe with your mouth open." Night standing ovations from thrilled crowds proved Richie right.
The 10th Annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash was held on May 19, 2010 in NYC to celebrate what would have been Joey's 60th Birthday. Each year Mickey Leigh produces an All Star line up to pay tribute to his brother. The event is to help "put an end to the disease that took our baby away" and benefits Lymphoma Research. It continues to get bigger and better each year.
Fans came from all over the world and witnessed the powerful vocals and drumming style of Richie Ramone.
JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASHERS 2010-05-19 SET LIST:
01. You're Gonna Kill That Girl (Richie On Vocals)
02. I Just Want To Have Something To Do (Richie On Vocals)
03. Somebody Put Something In My Drink (Richie On Vocals And Drums)
04. Wart Hog (Richie On Drums)
05. The KKK Took My Baby Away (Richie On Drums)
06. Chinese Rock (Richie On Drums)
07. Something To Believe In (Richie On Drums)
08. Party Line (Richie On Drums)
09. Bonzo Goes To Bitburg (Richie On Drums)
10. Searching For Something (Richie On Drums)
11. What A Wonderful World (Richie On Drums)
While in New York, Richie was interviewed on WFMU, spoke at Xavier High School and proudly laid down drum tracks on several songs for the second Joey Ramone album.
On November 29, 2011 Richie Ramone gave a preview of his "INVASION" to the fans in London. Richie performed with the awesome ladies of the Ramonas UK. (VIDEO COMING SOON)
Your Gonna Kill That Girl (Richie on vocals)
I Just Want To Have Something To Do (Richie on vocals)
I Know Better Now (Richie on vocals)
I'm Affected (Richie on drums)
I'm Not Jesus (Richie on drums)
The KKK Took My Baby Away (Richie on drums)
Chinese Rock (Richie on drums)
Psychotherapy (Richie on drums)
Somebody Put Something In My Drink (Richie on drums and vocals)
Commando (Richie on drums)
Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment (Richie on drums)
Rock 'n Roll High School (Richie on drums)
Warthog (Richie on drums)
Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World (Richie on drums)
Smash You (Richie vocals)
Can't Say Anything Nice (Richie on vocals)
Cretin Hop (Richie vocals)
In November 2011, Richie flew to Ireland, to be guest drummer on the new album by The Gobshites. It was an excellent experience for Richie, Peter Walsh and everyone involved. Stay tuned for the release date.
RICHIE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
RICHIE IN LA
GRAMMY'S 2011
While in New York City for the 2010 Joey Ramone Birthday Bash, Richie was asked to speak to fifty music students at Xavier High School. The school's band moderator heard Richie on a radio interview and decided to contact him. Richie gladly agreed to do the speaking engagement on May 19th. The focus of Richie's visit was to encourage the students to work hard, have discipline and to continue to work on their dreams. He urged them to learn how to read music as it is important to avoid being limited to only playing an instrument. A special treat to both the students and Richie was when they all performed jazz-rock arrangements. After the jam session, Richie signed autographs and posed for pictures. Giving back to the kids has always been one of Richie's favorite things to do.
Thank you to Dr. Bill Pace, Mike Benigno.....and a special thank you to the students!
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In 2011, the Ramones received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy in recognition of their punk rock legacy. Richie Ramone attended the Special Merit Awards ceremony on February 12, 2011 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre and gave a heartfelt speech:
Ya know, I'd just like to say that tonight is history making because all three (Ramones) drummers are in the house, under the same roof. This never happened. So Marky and Tommy, congratulations. Ya know, Joey always used to say to me after we recorded every album, he'd come and say: "Richie, ya know this is gonna be the one... This is gonna be the one..." And I can't help thinking that he is watching us right now with a little smile on his face behind his rose-colored glasses. Ya know, Joey, this is the one, man. This is the one. Congratulations. We miss you. Peace."
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