Joey Ramone Once Played A Wild Prank On Johnny Rotten | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 07/20/99) Joey and his bandmates played quite the prank on Sex Pistols lead singer, Johnny Rotten. Watch more classic clips @ conanclassic.com.

[@InfinitelyQurious]

I miss these guys. Best quote I ever heard about this band was that each album was just long-enough to enjoy at full volume, but short-enough to be over before the police arrive.

[@MyPalJimbo]

A punk rock tradition

[@lavieenrose5954]

Hell yeah 🖤

[@ryanstewart3470]

Loud and Fast

[@anewbugmusic]

Miss Joeys presence in the world. Feel this.

[@Batman-fk6pb]

What a very nice easy going guy!

[@pdlawson-venusloon359]

Every time I watch Joey being interviewed, I always get the impression that he was a really nice guy.

[@BrutishYetDelightful]

He was. I met the band in 1990 on their Brain Drain tour. All interesting folks, to say the least. I was most taken aback by actually meeting Johnny. He was much nicer than his perpetual semi-scowl led me to believe.

[@jamesdemetro2145]

@@BrutishYetDelightful that's awesome to know.. I always felt he would be silent and non approachable

[@BrutishYetDelightful]

@@jamesdemetro2145 This I can say about the Ramones - they were REAL. That was not a gimmick, persona, or act. What you saw on the stage was what you saw in the street. My pal and I had just caught their show at Sloss Furnace in Birmingham, Alabama, and a little while afterward we wandered into a Shop-A-Snak near UAB and there they were, with the same sodas, donuts, and Yoo-Hoo we had come after. They didn't even change clothes after the show. They signed the posters we had just ripped down from nearby. I'll never forget it if I live to be 200.

[@Deepbluecat]

@@BrutishYetDelightful Cool story

[@lamasu]

Yea, almost like the kind that was too nice, and people probably took advantage of that. That's where his brother came in.

[@perry92964]

you know how i know they were a great band i was 18 in 1982 and my dad was a country lovin trucker and i left a ramons cassette in ihis truck by accident. the next day he went on a run and when he came back he knew all the words to the whole album. he asked me if i had any other tapes

[@user-sw4qd2up2s]

Great story!

[@Gentlem1]

One time my teenaged neighbors were having a pool party , and their friends' Metal band was playing. When I got home from work , I put on "Rocket To Russia". My Mom asked me if that was my stereo or the band outside , because , she thought , if it WAS the Metal band , she was surprised how much better their second set sounded.

[@mgabrysSF]

That is so cool. I had the same experience leaving a Bob Marley tape in the 8-track in my fathers van. Found several albums from Bob and Wailers in his collection later. Almost wondered if he'd taken up ganja (he didn't - but it was a fun thought). : kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6TUgoxmlqtnj5o

[@geoffreyjellineck3640]

Hahaa! Listening to the Ramones instantly makes people cooler somehow.

[@ArcherSuh4721]

Driving a truck while listening to the Ramones? No way I'd ever do that. That's how that kid got killed in Pet Sematary!

[@dcxxx6850]

One of the most influential bands in rock history. Their music never gets old.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

No they weren't and it has.

[@juandavidrodriguezahumada1530]

@@Ingens_Scherz ???

[@johnny-r]

@@juandavidrodriguezahumada1530 He's a moron, pay no attention.

[@piratemogwai178]

They were overrated.

[@theoptimisticskeptic]

@@piratemogwai178 ​@Ingens_Scherz then why are you on this video? Go somewhere else and piss on their cereal.

[@FrontmanMedia]

Man, how can you not just love Joey Ramone, even if you don't like the Ramones. Very genuine and friendly.

[@ralphbooger4756]

yeah... im sure johnny rotten's beer was not the only one he pissed in, what a swell guy...!

[@tdb517]

He seems very arrogant and full of himself, in my opinion

[@skaboard3119]

@@tdb517 how?

[@theoptimisticskeptic]

That's the damn truth, had a friend that dated one of their cousins and had a few chances to meet them and they were the BEST!

[@MarkDAllen]

This aired in 99. They said they started the punk scene in 74 - 25 years. Talked about it like it was ancient history. This aired 22 years ago.

[@BarnacleButtock]

they absolutely did not start the punk scene and it only goes to show what fame does to a person for them to assume that kind of responsibility or innovation.

[@MarkDAllen]

@@BarnacleButtock I thought the same thing - that a few bands would like to argue that claim, but I was distracted by the reference and recording dates.

[@hoppyandhisholidayhelpers1714]

​@@BarnacleButtock - agreed. they started punk like RunDMC started Hip Hop or Nirvana started Grunge. just more pop cultural engineering tool, it may as well be Bing Crosby sitting there, I like Ramones songs because they are familiar, Ive heard them over and over again like Christmas music, Ramones also has a Christmas song, so punk rock like Twisted Sister.

[@God-Zin-uru]

Pere Ubu and The Fall were way earlier and light years ahead of The Ramones 🤷‍♂️

[@hoppyandhisholidayhelpers1714]

@@God-Zin-uru - we can go back further, The Sonics and Los Saicos were playing punk 15 years before The Fall

[@theworldisavampire3346]

He was so intelligent. I was blessed to actually meet him a few times due to a drummer friend. He was a super nice guy.

[@sonicimperium]

Sure.

[@Leto_0]

intelligent? haha

[@luisr.6543]

​@@Leto_0 lol you're mean 🤣

[@michaeljames4630]

fabricated

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

@@Leto_0 You don't get to be successful in music or any career, especially music, if you're a dipshit. Don't be fooled.

[@checka1963]

These guys were so "no frills" and totally brilliant live. It was like a 30 minute Tsunami experience seeing them live. Great band!

[@teledoink]

I envy you having seen them live. I was never given that opportunity

[@scottmattern482]

I'd argue leather pants are a frill.

[@stardust_memories2260]

This world is really miserable without you Joey. You are missed! Gabba Gabba hey!⚡🤘🎸🙏

[@deedeeramone8641]

Rest in power Joey😇👑

[@TbsDltn]

NO Joey Ramone...NO Ramones!!

[@JD-rx2kh]

No it’s not

[@th3unmaker]

We accept you- one of us.

[@nospam3327]

Full disclosure, and I don't know why (I like them, but I'm not the biggest Ramones fan), I really feel the loss of Joey. This world was diminished when he left us

[@jackcade68]

Howard Stern in his mid 80's era totally adopted Joey's look.

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

Or maybe they’re just both tall Jewish guys from Queens. 🤷‍♂️

[@hasselett]

​Yes, because Jews from Queens traditionally have lustruous thick locks that they wear real long. Must be something in the water.​@@TheRealCaptainFreedom

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

@@hasselett You sound a little gay, kemosabe.

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

@@hasselett I legit think I remember reading that Jeffrey Hyman aka Joey Ramone and Howie Stern were cousins.

[@tinytanks]

more like in his early 90's era but yeah

[@alexcaimi8854]

“We were screaming out for help”….. Joey was simply amazing and ironic guy.

[@smward87]

He wasn't entirely joking. He suffered from a rather severe case of schizophrenia. He actually underwent electroshock therapy when he was young as a result of it. So that's the real reason so many of the Ramones songs dealt with mental health issues. He was just writing what he knew.

[@cheekynarnar]

Where's the irony?

[@alexcaimi8854]

@@cheekynarnar dictionary: the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

[@ArcherSuh4721]

I saw Patti Smith in concert shortly after Joey Ramone died. She gave a heartfelt tribute with a cover of Be My Baby because Joey Ramone loved Ronnie Spector. It was a genuinely touching moment.

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Chung Lee should have kicked your ass. You got lucky Frank.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

She seemes late mister hyman's sister indedd

[@annaritaranalli1791]

He sang very well with gorgeous and likewise talented ronnie spector

[@loilt5091]

Musta been in NYC...wish I'd been there❗️ 🇨🇦

[@AlexHamelMusic]

The gentlest of souls make for the greatest punk rockers.

[@devinallen4708]

Truth

[@mungofinalfi4480]

Patti Smith is another example.

[@nathanbellamy3308]

Stupid generalised comment.

[@pablochacon666]

Hahaha, yeeeeah, they weren't exactly very gentle people back in the 70s, they were quite literally punks

[@idontcare2851]

Is that why Sid stabbed Nancy

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Loved Joey Ramone. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻

[@stephenhensley5631]

So clever and funny !

[@benitocamela1667]

@@stephenhensley5631 whats the funny part?

[@davidbass3178]

@@benitocamela1667 he was saying Joey was clever and funny

[@killgorian131]

@@benitocamela1667 you didnt think pissing in Jonny Lydons beer was funny???? I love the Sex Pistols but I was rolling!

[@thomthum2000]

Joey was such a funny guy. One of the things that drew me to The Ramones was their wonderfully twisted sense of humor.

[@theovieira2208]

Poucas pessoas tem a capacidade de entender isso😊

[@theoptimisticskeptic]

@@theovieira2208 O que? Achei que milhões de pessoas falavam português?

[@theovieira2208]

@@theoptimisticskeptic nao quis dizer sobre idioma. E sim sobre i joey ter uma sagacidade na graça q poucos entendem.... sobre o comentário que @thomthum2000 fez. Compreende agora?

[@etherospike3936]

Plot twist: They aren't dead, just returned to their old planet !

[@AgustinRodriguez-dd6mj]

I hate the fact that all of the Ramones are dead. They were the one of the greatest bands of all time.

[@petems3283]

@@anacardoso9090 that's really good to know

[@sydbarrett5]

Mr. Burns had them killed.

[@vascoernesto78]

@@sydbarrett5 but sir, those are not... DO AS I SAY!

[@vascoernesto78]

@@elijahjakobsen7898 chill, I'm sure he meant the original members. And they are indeed all gone now.

[@God-Zin-uru]

🎶hey hey let go🥴

[@occupied1111]

So crazy to think he died less than two years later and never did go back on Conan. Rip Joey 🙏🏼🔥🤘💖😍

[@Eddie-lk3ii]

I was thinking the same thing and it hit me hard. I wish the Ramones were still here. The world need the Ramones and the Cramps (another of my favorites)!

[@diluted8]

@@Eddie-lk3ii yes!

[@lawrenceweitzel6809]

@@Eddie-lk3ii a Joey and Lex show great concept for cartoon

[@johnny-r]

Joey was the absolute coolest guy in rock and roll. And zero attitude or superstar bullshit. Just Joey, take him or leave him.

[@sofic4507]

it always hurts me to see interviews of him, because i see how nice he used to be. i was born in 2002 and it’s sad for me.. i wish he knew how talented and how loved he was, more than what he thought

[@dimitreze]

He looks an alien from MIB that for sure Kay and Jay would approach and ask for information.

[@csjcsj2906]

Not only that, but just look at that one particular Men in Black 2 alien from the mailroom scene.

[@MinigodXDawg]

He looks like sia without the coloured hair

[@dimitreze]

@@ODSTGeneralYT oh, cool! maybe my mind went in that direction unintentionally

[@csjcsj2906]

@@ODSTGeneralYT Holy crap, he is literally credited as ‘Joey’.

[@sithlordbilly4206]

Just Watched "M.I.B." It Today

[@donnamarieleba1788]

I just went to visit his grave. I didn't realize he was so close to where I live. Rest in forever peace. ❤

[@lechat5]

Where is his grave?

[@stevenwilsonguitar]

@@lechat5 Lyndhurst, NJ

[@missumenimsatanass]

One of the only videos where Joey actually laughed out loud.

[@janedoe-dy3rr]

The Ramones had more influence in the lives of kids than most parents! For this I am thankful!

[@zanderkranock05]

Joey seemed like such an amazing guy. RIP to him and the Ramones.

[@rafaelmartinvannostrand2084]

I miss him so much, can't think on a single bad thing about Joey. The most underrated singer ever

[@rorylapidus5772]

Joeys been gone 20 years now. Howard Stern did a touching tribute to him this past week. He told the story of how Johnny Ramone who was a conservative republican stole Joey's girlfriend and that's how Joey came up with the KKK stole my baby away. Though there are a few stories about how the song came to be, but I thought it was pretty funny. It seems howard really liked Joey. The tribute by Joeys twin from another mother, made it that much better. In the late 1970's or early 1980's Wierd Al Yankovic was guest DJ on the Dr. Demento show. He proceeded to say something like, My dear mother used to play this song for me each night I went to bed, and he played Beat On The Brat, the next day I was at the record store buying the album. That was my introduction to the Ramones. A netflix film is in production about Joey, I hope its good.

[@dannymartinez3600]

@@rorylapidus5772 I’ll have to check out the stern tribute. I met Joey once and he was so generous and down to earth. At the time he would be asked the same questions by fans every single day but he didn’t act bothered or bored. It was only a few minutes by my impression was that he was a decent person in life. They say never meet your heroes but Joeys an exception.

[@bungle3912]

Did you see Pete Davidson’s been cast as Joey in the upcoming Ramones’ movie? I can’t believe they wouldn’t go for Adam Driver, who’d do a brilliant job playing him, especially as he’s equally quirky.

[@dannymartinez3600]

@@bungle3912 yeah that was odd casting. Sure they got the height but nothing about Davidson screens Joey. I also thought Adam Driver would have been an incredible. I wonder if they thought of it? Or perhaps Driver didn’t want to? Or maybe Pete has a connection to the producers? Maybe they’ll surprise me.

[@JCSAXON]

@@rorylapidus5772 Are adult “girls” “stolen”. We get the song’s origin but dragging politics and demeaning a gal’s choice in lovers is tiresome. They were a fantastic fistful of weirdos that changed my life. Had they all carried on so well personally they might have swamped out into oblivion. I dunno for them but I do think a bit o’ tension can win ya big results in bands or romance

[@janedoe-dy3rr]

I regret never getting to see these guys live. My husband saw them before we met, like 30 years ago, one of his all time favorite shows!

[@EarlSmith2469]

I met Joey Ramone backstage at a festival in Asbury Park New Jersey in 1997.6 ft 6 and very thin he had shaded red tinted sunglasses underneath the lenses were prescription lenses to see because he had problems with his vision. We talked for awhile he was a really good dude rest in peace. I am glad to have seen this band more than once I also saw Dee Dee Ramone play Ramones songs on December 30th 1999 at a club called pinkies in Vegas his wife was playing bass and Dee Dee Ramone guitar and singing what fun times

[@Slick1BlaZeR2]

Warped Tour. I saw him walk through the crowd and down the middle lane of the street into the distance. My friend swears he spit on a car but I didn't see it lol

[@EarlSmith2469]

@@Slick1BlaZeR2 when I ran into him he was acting as the manager for the band the independents. He was backstage and I walked up to him and we talked. He was a good dude down to earth and very affable. definitely a real dude I wish we had them back all of the Ramones

[@michaeljames4630]

staged@@EarlSmith2469

[@davidvosspoor4694]

So tragic to lose this guy so early. Amazing musical talent, AND charisma up the wazzoo. Conan is funny, but Joey steals the show

[@GreenshirtMr1023]

2004 my first semester of high school, Johnny Ramone died and a punk girl didn't believe me when I told her (I dressed like a nerd but was OBSESSED with classic punk) next day she was pissed when she found out I was telling the truth 😂😂😂

[@BloodySabbath84]

Just love for Joey. Rest in peace bro

[@ktyther]

Joey just seems so damn cool. A sense of humor too.

[@teledoink]

If only Conan had let him actually finish a sentence

[@Rideca74]

Joey Ramone with a conservative haircut is just David Schwimmer in shades! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sammygirl6910]

I definitely got Ross, not Neo. 😂

[@antoineroquentin2297]

Ross Ramone sounds great

[@NorthWestPvPlolrektnoob]

or roy orbison

[@seanshea8596]

I got to serve food to Joey and help set up a mic stand for him made of the parts of three other mic stands. He was a giant and a lovely human.

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

what did he eat?.

[@seanshea8596]

@@eivindgjengstjohansen9625 We served him and the band Chicken with an orange cranberry sauce with a stuffing baked underneath. It was sort of the house special. I think there were a few steaks ordered too.

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

@@seanshea8596 so he ate meat? I read that he became a pesceterian, or how you spell it right after he became sober in 1990 and that he quit dairy in the late 70s/early 80s

[@-the-light]

Miss him, what an icon, Saw them 13 times at CBGB's. Love the Ramones.

[@joejones9520]

amazing, you should get a state pension just for doing something damn cool that can never be done again.

[@gaylasmith5279]

@@joejones9520 Lucky you! I would LOVED to have seen the Ramones.

[@robertcaffrey6097]

If I had lived any where near CBGBs I wouldve been to every show the Ramones played there, you are a lucky person having such memories. Regards from Ireland .

[@lawrenceweitzel6809]

Nothing wrong with that 13

[@lorrainefranchi9105]

JEALOUSY! Day and night it tortures meeeee

[@EM-fd8xe]

I remember when I was a kid, around 1975, my brother came home from a concert one night and woke me up to tell me "I saw a band tonight and they were terrible!! They were called The Ramones!" Lol

[@workingclasspatriot5001]

The Ramones were so incredible. My orthopedic surgeon loved the Ram ones so I bought him a Ramones tribute CD with covers by bands who loved the Ramones. Long story short I listened to that CD while I was getting put out by the anesthesiologist. The Dr.cut on me while the Ramones played in the operating room. Hey ho lets go!!!!!!

[@cloverbell2972]

Joey was a great rock performer. Amazing songs. RIP

[@annaritaranalli1791]

He could sing several kinds of music not only rock,and the ramones (one of my fav bands)were not only a punk musical group

[@dimitreze]

we are as far from this interview as they were from Ramones at their peak

[@ross302ci]

Jesus

[@BuildinWings]

Bright side: The Ramones' relative anonymity is long dead. Can't think of a "best rock bands" listicle that doesn't have them somewhere near it these days.

[@cardigansarecool]

You seem like a barrel of laughs

[@christopheranderson1968]

What?

[@ryanedwards4512]

I'm old and so is Conan

[@fernandovazquezsr.4710]

One of the greatest things I ever did was seeing the Ramones before they passed away. They were one of a kind! 🎙🖤

[@nitrojunkie9027]

Miss the Ramones so much. Had the pleasure of seeing them at several venues in NY. Saw them at CBGB, Paramount theater, The Factory, and Jones beach. Good times and memories............1..2..3..4!!!!!

[@thirdeyes9993]

I love his grin. So iconic.

[@justinmraap]

Sucks they couldn't include the part where The Max Weinberg 7 introduced Joey with "Blitzkrieg Bop."

[@timvanboening9432]

I remember that. They nailed it!

[@SomeRandomHobo44]

There's another vid of this uploaded on KZbin that has the part with them doing blitzkrieg bop

[@irresistablejewel]

@Justin Raap Try this ... v=wAqvp-p36gg

[@tyleralexander6210]

@@irresistablejewel yeah, just looked it up. It's not much longer, but still very cool for Ramones fans trying to get a bit of fun out of their day :)

[@tyleralexander6210]

If anyone is just a casual Ramones fan, probably it doesn't matter, so it's not going to change your world, but still fun for big Ramones fans :)

[@nazfrde]

What a sweet and wonderful guy. Miss him so much.

[@righty-o3585]

He always seemed like a genuinely funny guy, like naturally funny. Some people have it and some people don't, and he had it.

[@thrashmetalambassador]

That epic moment when you realize Kevin Nealon and Adrien Broyde were next to Joey all this time.

[@meridian580]

R.I. P. All of The Ramones. Very lucky to see you in a small venue.

[@robertway5756]

Same

[@laughteraddict1003]

Me too. Soma in SD in 95

[@reuireuiop0]

Ah ! You went to RnR heaven and back (Pun intended ;)

[@Dewife]

@@laughteraddict1003 I went to the same show! I even got pulled on stage to save me from being crushed by the crowd! Amazing show, and I miss that version of SOMA.

[@monicawood9942]

I know. First time I saw the Ramones there were maybe 50 people in the audience.

[@markrandall7400]

Joey was the best he really was hilarious how he said hi to us. Don't forget to enjoy the show.

[@SatansComment]

He sounded kinda sad when he said he’d eventually settle down…. Like maybe he had a hard time finding someone and just pretended he liked the lifestyle…..RIP Joey…. True legend 🙏

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

He had two girlfriends both dumped him, he was known for dating women at bars, offering them a drink and asking them to walk with him.

[@obscuritystunt]

The KKK took his baby away

[@89kilemal]

Probably because he already knew he was dying.

[@mattiasjp]

Well, it’s said he never recovered from Linda, who left him for Johnny Ramone. That’s also a big part of Joey and Johnny not seeing eye to eye.

[@milesr94]

What a legend... RIP, The Ramones will always be legendary 🖤

[@ramonesny]

Music that still lives on from generation to generation. And what other tee shirt is considered a must have in every closet? RIP Johnny Joey Dee Dee Tommy

[@WhiskerWhippers]

Paul McCartney used Ramone alias when staying at hotels

[@user-sw4qd2up2s]

Never saw this before. Really cool. I regret never seeing The Ramones live. So many good songs!

[@joemixon834]

I can't believe all the Ramones are dead

[@FrankyHaemmer]

All the originals.

[@noahninetyone]

Punk is dead

[@EbikeAdventuresSD]

People age and died

[@1pcfred]

The good die young. I guess God likes their company.

[@Jonathan-jc4ef]

​@@1pcfredMore like drugs and alcohol reduce your life expectancy

[@Williamwerenberg]

Fantastic music still after all these years! Rock n roll in peace

[@mars7660]

Honestly my favorite interview with Joey (the mtv one with lemmy is a close 2nd) it’s just so happy and lighthearted, wish most interviews were like this

[@jasonbroadfield2709]

Miss these guys!! Rock n Roll forever!! ❤ one of the best shows live I’ve ever gone to!! RIP Ramones!!

[@MrRekarbenots]

genuine. the real lulabelle. the kosher salami. the man himself. you're a god, joey. we all miss you so much.

[@1974dormouse]

Plot twist: it’s actually Anjelica Huston pretending to be Howard Stern pretending to be Joey Ramone

[@Neildo430ci]

Plus a little 'Alice' from POPEYE. Remember from island of the Goons.

[@go_outside5511]

Lmao U win +100 internets

[@babkeebabkus8177]

I thought more olive oyl

[@millennialssuck4411]

Gen Z idiot

[@bjnwright]

with a twist of Goonies

[@wolfsden3812]

2 Ramones concerts under my belt and to this day I can still say they were a blast.....gabba gabba hey ! To this day

[@jasontowne120]

I saw these guys at The Bomb Factory in Dallas back in early 90's. One of THE BEST SHOWS I've ever been to. FAST, FURIOUS, IN-YOUR-FACE with no nonsense! It was a blur bc it was over as quick as it had started. I miss them dearly! R.I.P. guys.

[@FanFanBessie2]

I was almost afraid to click on this video, but I literally had tears from laughing afterwards!! It was great. Conan was funny, but respectful as always..😀👍

[@nicolasurich582]

Well it seems at least that Conan really knew his artwork and the ramones.

[@jamesheath7601]

The New York accent is so cool

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

was thinking the same thing

[@joejones9520]

it contrasts perfectly with his look too, like you wouldnt expect a tough street voice seeing him the first time...

[@zagorthegreat]

Very modest and shy guy, from other hand one of the biggest rock legends ever, one and only-Mister Joey Ramone 🖤

[@lankey6969]

Legends never die.

[@mikeobrien6704]

This is so awesome. I've never seen an interview like this with Joey.

[@WarrenSt.James_Guitarist]

I wish Joey was still with us...had such a good heart and spirit...RIP SIR!

[@michelleharper2940]

My hero💔 have loved them since’83. Saw them for the last time in ‘97

[@glennknauer2696]

Saw them in early 90s in a small club that had a volleyball court in front of the stage. Coolest shown ever! They kicked some much ass.

[@modelcitizen1977]

The stories that guy could tell. I saw the Ramones on the Lollapalooza tour and they were amazing. It’s where I learned that “1234!” is the best song intro ever conceived. RIP

[@robdixson196]

"The Sex Pistols want to fight you" At that time the Sex Pistols probably had a combine weight of about 175 pounds. I am sure it was terrifying news.

[@vecihibostan1743]

I’d wager that to be more than enough weight in streetwise etiquette to knock the shite out of most

[@sammygirl6910]

@@vecihibostan1743 NYC wasn't anything like it became from the early 90s on. Pretty sure the Ramones would have held their own. 🙄

[@sammygirl6910]

@shad rokxx Hah! I forgot about that story😂😂😂

[@metalmanchild1454]

R D. 175 lbs truth behind being funny!! I dated girls that weighed more than the sex pistols!

[@flacidhouse350]

I don't see anything leading me to believe the Sex Pistols thought they would win the fight. Isn't being beaten up, ragged, and without value their entire gimmick?

[@london3618]

They inspired so many people🤘🏼 Joey was a very nice person

[@jacquelinec.6785]

it's great to hear Joey's voice again! Rest In Peace🕯️luv

[@rodrigo7544]

Rip Joey Forever in our hearts

[@chuckselvage3157]

He has a savage sense of humour.

[@joejones9520]

thank God he escaped from the boring mundane nonsense most of us deal with and call it life...

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Lol what a great interview. He's so entertaining 🤣

[@timdavidson4456]

Love those guys,one of the best live bands ever!!!

[@davidmoore9153]

Great band there music will always live on rip boys

[@ItsTheLittleThingsInLife1111]

When you close your eyes Ramone is Ray Ramano.

[@meadster308]

They both have the Queens accent.

[@hospitalbruteband]

"We're screaming out for help" smart answer to a stupid question

[@sinergontohell]

Ive had goose bumps since he said it.

[@iUnderdog1]

The question wasn't all that stupid to be honest. It was a legit question, if you think about it. But then again, your brain probably didn't so there's that.

[@juventusfc0520]

Joey is by far the coolest goofiest dork

[@ThePsicosoma]

What a gem of a human he was. Long live the Ramones!

[@RDB93]

Wherever you are Joey... Thanks ❤️

[@sonijam]

Miss Joey. One of a kind that guy.

[@3flyte_3flyte]

Conan can talk to anybody...not up, not down, just talk. He's the everyman.

[@LikeaRobotFrom1984]

20 years! ❤❤ You're a Legend, Joey! We luv u for ever n ever! Long live to the Ramones! 🤘🏻Gabba, gabba! Hey!🤘🏻

[@juancarlosnunezf96]

Such a Legend!. RIP Joey.

[@robertdewees9418]

The only celebrity deaths that have ever hit me were Joe Strummer, and this man Joey Ramone. Such a huge part of my younger years.

[@JohnDoeXYZ]

Joey Ramone: "We pissed in Johnny Rotten's beer." Johnny Rotten: "I got pissed on the Ramone's beer."

[@brianmorecombe2726]

That might of happened,it might not have.Thats just that geeky looking c***t saying it for laughs and for his gullible fans to automatically believe it.BTW Sex Pistols NMTB is a far better album than any ramones album.

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

Never happened

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

When have you ever seen John Lydon drunk? Never. He doesn't take drugs and he doesn't drink.

[@JohnDoeXYZ]

@@JohnSmith-su3ze Lighten up, people. It's a joke.

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

@@JohnDoeXYZ Its not a joke, he's lying about pissing in someones beer. He's also lying about the Ramones being the first punk band. The Sex Pistols had already written most of their songs before the first Ramones album even came out. The reality is that The Sex Pistols created the audience for The Ramones. The Ramones should be very grateful to the Sex Pistols for giving them a career. I love The Ramones, but I don't appreciate lies.

[@langdonalger9219]

Gonna listen to some ramones tonight. Thanks for the idea Team Coco.

[@josephgodfrey8468]

When Joey Ramone says,"People looked at us like we were ALIENS." I remembered Men in Black II at the Post Office... a postal worker with a Joey Ramone haircut and glasses pulls back his wig to show his true colors (froggish green) and a big eyeball at the end of a tentacle...

[@TheYetiLee]

It’s nearing the end of 2023 and Joey is still the GOAT!

[@henrikpersson4698]

Called him up in '99 and asked for an interview (I was a kid). He said no but was real nice and I'll always treasure having spoken to him, albeit briefly.

[@djnorth2020]

Oh man... this brings back so many different memories.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

I don't think i would've survived my childhood without him

[@christinegp]

Word ✊ 🙌

[@solow6600]

That story with the road manager really had me going 😂

[@bladecastlevania3653]

Joey is definitely Howard Stern's secret older brother.

[@carltheflpatriot69]

Totally!!

[@Jeremyramone]

The Legend!! Much love for sharing this.

[@claquepou539]

he is so respectful

[@devolutionone]

One of my favourite singing voice 💜

[@bigmaz4002]

Joey deserved the best. I love Joey forever🖤

[@strictlydubwise]

The Pistols' first gig was Nov. '75 and Cook, Jones & Matlock had been playing together since '74. Just correcting the historical record.

[@andrepereira744]

Exactly!! Not to mention they were the ones that defined the aesthetic of punk, not the Ramones with all those poppy songs.

[@Studio-62]

Yes Anarchy was released in 76, but they didn’t really hit in North America until 77 when they released God Save The Queen.

[@andrepereira744]

@@Booksaplenty1 Yeah maybe. But Sex Pistols did it better

[@johnnydapunk]

@@andrepereira744 The sex pistols were a manufactured boy band, that’s it. Nothing wrong if you like boy bands and stuff, and you’re saying that the Sex pistols were not poppy? Sid Vicious was named after a hamster….

[@stevewingate3023]

@@johnnydapunk Sex Pistols said more with one album than the Ramones did with 14 (not including live albums). They also spearheaded a musical, social and cultural revolution that awoke an underclass. They weren't manufactured, they were originally an outfit consisting of Cook and Jones (and other less known members, notably Wally Nightingale RIP) named Swankers/Strand, later christened 'Kutie Jones and his Sex Pistols' by Malcolm Maclaren when Glen joined them, with this being shortened when John joined. You could argue that all bands are 'manufactured' to a lesser or greater extent, but the Pistols were hardly the Monkees, were they? Don't get me wrong, I like the Ramones, but I'd hardly call them progenitors of the scene. Punk music is an evolution of styles and sounds, with its roots in bands such as The Stooges, MC5, and Death (to name but a few). Sid was nicknamed after John's pet hamster though...