A new exhibition in Queens celebrates the history of a band that left an indelible mark on contemporary rock and New York CityThe New York borough of Queens is reclaiming the legacy of four native sons of Forest Hills – Joey,Johnny, Dee Dee and Tommy – with a Ramones exhibition that comes after the 40th anniversary of the band’s self-titled first album. It was a key document in the development of punk as well as an album that neatly bookends the two decades of rock’n’roll that began with Elvis in 1956.
The exhibition, or Hey! Ho! Let’s travel: Ramones and the Birth of Punk,is a celebration of the band’s minimalist rock’n’roll, lyrical economy and downtown aesthetic.
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Source: theguardian.com