[ann ashtray]

The thing I've always enjoyed best about The Ramones is that it's nearly impossible to be depressed while listening to them. They are fun, and funny.

I think it was Richard Hell that once compared them to Huey, Duey and Louie Duck...except w/ guitars. I can dig that. I like seriousness, but sometimes simplicity and fun for simplicity and fun's sake can be nice. Dumbed down simple rock n roll. Jump around on yr futon and smash yr room to shreds.

I don't buy into them being this innovative band of the late 20th century. I just think they reminded some + introduced others to what rock in roll could/can be like. Something anyone can partake despite technical know-how. If ya feel something, pick up your guitar and let it out. They took some notes from the Stooges + Beach Boys and ran wild with it. They smashed Toto and reintroduced the world to the beauty of the Chuck Berryian riff. King Chuck.

I almost never listen to these days. Shit, I listen to them less than Nirvana...but that band will always have a special place. They single handedly pulled me through some rough spots.