RICHIE RAMONE Interview RAMONES 83-87 ‘Live To Tell’

[@bsrg550]

Love the Ritchie Ramone era of the band. “Somebody Put Something In My Drink” is probably my favourite Ramones song. Joey’s vocals are killer on that one.

[@costasspartan1894]

Me too, it sucks how most of the other N.Y douche bags tend to disregard Richie even though Richie helped keep the band together in the years he was with them.

[@haroldfadorka3816]

I'm not surprised at all about Johnny being tight as bark on a tree in regards to the financial matters within the band. Johnny was frugal by nature and would mow ya down when it came to his balance sheet. Johnny wanted to forget album sales and just keep touring and maximizing their earnings with Merch sales of T-Shirts etc... Privately Johnny Ramone didn't like Joey Ramone because he was a Jew and a bit too liberal as a proud New York Jew. Based on how Johnny Ramone didn't want to give any cut to Ritchie Ramone on T shirt sales I think Johnny Ramone was acting more Jewish than poor Joey, RIP and RIP Johnny.

[@GK-tw8pu]

I absolutely LOVE Richie’s drumming with Ramones. Anyone familiar with live recordings during his 5 years know he’s the fastest, tightest drummer they had. It’s actually absurd to hear his closed hi hat through an entire show! His swing gave them such a unique sound! His new solo albums have been stellar, and the best solo work of any Ramone barring Joey’s masterful Don’t Worry About me album. I’m so happy he came back. Thank you for the interview Mr. Green. Maybe…He MIGHT remember a phone conversation I had with him at the first Joey Bday bash he was scheduled for, and had to cancel. George Tabb asked me if I wanted to talk to him since the reason I made the trip from Cleveland was to see Richie’s 1st public appearance in decades (god bless you George) 🤣 It was a nice conversation! Hey Ho Let’s Go! Congratulations to the both of you on all your continued success. Live To Tell is a FANTASTIC album and I’m already looking forward to the new one. Cheers 🍻

[@CollapsingRealities]

Have you heard Dee Dee's 'I Hate Freaks Like You', 'Ain't It Fun?Zonked!' and the 'Chinese Bitch' EP?

[@GK-tw8pu]

@@CollapsingRealities indeed I have.

[@CollapsingRealities]

@@GK-tw8pu Do you think Joey's and Richie's solo albums are better than Dee Dee's?

[@GK-tw8pu]

@@CollapsingRealities Joey’s Don’t Worry About Me is by far the best imo. Dee Dee’s I Hate Freaks Like You is right after and tied with Richie’s. Taste is subjective. Everyone has a different opinion.

[@StocoRT]

Richie didn’t seem to be having the best of days and been compared with Marc Bell always seem to struck a chord on him. Hats of for handling it gracefully, Jason.

[@meztli5279]

Great interview! A little rough, but not from your end ha ha. Richie is a character for sure. Can't wait to read the book.

[@vistalite]

I tried to see the Ramones in the mid-80s, but it was sold out. The venue only held about 800 people. I had to listen through the venue’s side door. I finally got the see them at a different club with a capacity of about 600 in 1991. Unfortunately, Dee Dee wasn’t with the band any longer. It was a great show even though no one could move an inch. The club was on the second floor of a building and there was only one set of stairs to enter and exit for concert goers. The place was a death trap. I saw the Stray Cats at the same venue around the same time.

[@erichockenberry6140]

I saw them in the early '90's with Pop Will Eat Itself. Both bands were great!!

[@erichockenberry6140]

.. I forget I saw a Halloween show with members of Black Flag, Ramones and the Misfits at the same place Metropole in Pittsburgh, PA. Also a fantastic show!!

[@toddmorrissey8372]

You've done it again Jason. Great interview. I've never been much of a Ramones fan, beyond having an appreciation for they longevity and what they've done for music as a whole. Five minutes in and I'm undoubtedly going to buy Richie's book. I tell everyone I know about your channel, and it truly boggles my mind that it's not exponentially larger than it is. It'll happen!! Thanks again dude!

[@Rummy73]

Jason, thank you. I did not know much about Richie. I am really enjoying his solo album Live to Tell.

[@Hallowed82]

As a very "casual" Ramones fan, I REALLY enjoyed this. Looked up his new solo video (Cry Little Sister) and Ramones live in Amsderdam '86 as a result. Jason, once again, you did it. \m/

[@jimmypage9198]

Thanks for the interview Jason! Fantastic I always loved the Ramones as well. I've told you before and I'll tell you again here You ask the right questions. Thanks

[@henryliedecke3769]

I know that Live To Tell has been out for a year,but I just bought it a few days ago,and I fucking love this album!!! Way to go Richie, love the sound of this album so much!

[@marshallwoznicki631]

I really enjoy your interviews Jason, you can tell your do your research & make it fun & interesting

[@zeketrick]

As a Teenager back in the 80s we got lost going to a Ramones show in Detroit, so sadly I never got to see them. Still regretting it 😢

[@artrogue4150]

Sounds like a movie.

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

I read Richie's book. Great story, and what a drummer! His solo music is real good too.

[@floydstones70]

Love Richie. My favorite Ramones drummer.

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

Wow so awesome to see this! Caught iy it too late but what a treat!

[@Jefferson1969-u4s]

Damned fine drummer. I saw him in February 1985 at the Lyceum, London. He was incredible.

[@vistalite]

I’m really looking forward to this one. When I saw Richie a few years ago, he had an awesome band that included Alex Kane from LSD.

[@Bone74838]

This was awsome! Gabba Gabba Hey! 🤘 🎸

[@spotmcrackin]

Richie seemed to be in a bit of a bad mood at the start, then mellowed. I Fix This is the greatest post Ramones song done by any Ramone. Richies solo albums are solid

[@Jefferson1969-u4s]

Amazing that they knew exactly how big an audience would be in any particular place.

[@dirtybeard70_Alivein85]

This is EXCITING.. To Tough To Interview. Lol

[@TheOfficerMahoney]

Best drummer the band had tech wise and live playing. Cant really argue that someone would be more important than Tommy, but Richie smashed Marky playing wise

[@Rummy73]

Sorry for the double post but my word! Richie's songs are amazing. I kick myself for not following his solo career.

[@stephenedgecock]

all he wanted was some of the t-shirt money lolz

[@JeffTullock-fs4de]

Awesome.

[@windwarattack2300]

No more "SILLY" questions Jason...Ha..Ha..Ha

[@laketown5802]

Great, a new way to die for me to think about!

[@marlastanding-owl7739]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Josef-p2j]

Regarding Richie 'Ramone': 3 words > He Fked Up

[@ernesteison7979]

Great interview. I can't get enough Ramones stories. Jason is not only a fan but he has personal experiences with the band members. That insight makes these interviews special.

[@erichockenberry6140]

I've actually seen more Punk and Hardcore shows than Metal. I've met and hung out with Tesco Vee of the Meatmen. I met Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedy's on his spoken word tour. I met Jerry Only of the Misfits when they played with Cannibal Corps and Anthrax. I would still really like to meet Keith Morris or all of the Circle Jerks or Henry Rollins or all of Black Flag. Great show, Jason!!

[@Dastardly_X]

🙏🏻 🌟 🙏

[@Jefferson1969-u4s]

BTW, Richie should’ve had merch money right away. He played his ass off for nearly five years for fuck sake!

[@chefjameso]

hey jason, I found an autographed Ramones advert I got at an instore in san Francisco around 1984, signed by dee dee, johnny,joey and richie, he signed it Richi Beau, I've see him sign richie beau , and Richie Ramone, this must have been right when he joined them ? , any insight?

[@Stefan.X.]

MY GOOD FRIEND CHORRY (Txori) is the new guitarist for richies new band over in europe!

[@kth351twinvasion5]

"Willem Ramone"

[@nunodarrell6606]

Richie “No bullshit” Ramone! You’re a pro, Jason! “That’s a silly question” didn’t even phase ya! But they’re straight talking as ya know in NY! Ya should have “waste some time” shirts with iconic sayings over the years: Johnny Monaco “people are just the worst kind of people” in the back. And Richie Ramone: “That’s a silly question” 😅

[@hairywhiteprince]

I didn't know he was so grumpy. Like Johnny at times.

[@Stinkydo0d]

Ah, he's not grumpy. He's just from Jersey. ;)

[@fergusmaher7490]

I’ve seen plenty of Richie interviews. Normally not grumpy at all. I think Richie at times was a little annoyed that the interviewer was literally answering his own questions and there wasn’t much for him to add at times. At least that’s what it felt like to me. I think Richie should have been given a little more space to tell his own stories instead of the interviewer doing it.

[@TheProphetJoshua]

Richie Ramone or Michael Shannon?

[@TinaMiller123]

Hey good lookin what you got cookin

[@seraph7676]

Warthog!

[@routinehead2481]

Did he seem a bit salty or is that just me??

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Tad salty

[@zeketrick]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@brandonbergfelt536]

U forgot about marky ramone

[@charlespiippo2501]

David Wayne

[@sasquatl]

Well Richie is the only one still alive so I guess he overcame being fired.

[@artrogue4150]

Marky is still alive :) Tommy / Marky always my thought of the drummer.

[@kookadams85]

Clem Burk doesn't count as a Ramone. Richie was the best drummer. He was on their 4th best l.p Too tough to die; the best 3 being Leave Home, Rocket to russia & Pleasant Dreams. 💯 🎶🇺🇸

[@Music-qt3ok]

Did he always talk that way?

[@SHENDOH]

Here's to the dirty cardboard box!!!