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(1977)—are the pillars of the genre. These records established their signature sound: distorted down-stroked guitar, steady eighth-note bass lines, and minimalist drumming. The lyrics blended teenage angst with 1950s pop sensibilities and B-movie horror themes. Songs like Blitzkrieg Bop and Sheena Is a Punk Rocker became anthems for a subculture that valued energy over technical virtuosity.

The Ramones formed in Forest Hills, Queens, New York in 1974. The original lineup consisted of Joey Ramone (Jeffrey Hyman), Johnny Ramone (John Cummings), Dee Dee Ramone (Douglas Colvin), and Tommy Ramone (Thomas Erdelyi). The band's early sound was characterized by fast-paced, high-energy punk rock with lyrics that were often humorous, sarcastic, and rebellious. The Ramones - Discography