Billie Joe to front Ramones tribute at 50th Anniversary Show
Billie will be joined by Travis Barker, Tim Armstrong and CJ Ramone for the concert
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ramones' debut LP, a tribute show has been announced for August 30th at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.
The biggest news for us is the debut of a new punk supergroup for the event called Cretin Family. The lineup of the band will feature Billie Joe, Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Travis Barker (Blink-182), and C.J. Ramone.
Billie Joe put out a statement about the influence of the band, saying:
"The spirit of the Ramones is alive in every backyard punk show, punk club, and festival. Generation after generation of cretins and weirdos become Ramones lovers. Kids are influenced by the Ramones and they don’t even know it yet. ¡Viva Ramones!"
Proceeds from the event are going to cancer research at the Ellison Institute Research Foundation. Unfortunately, if you were hoping to attend, tickets are already sold out for the show.
Articles Overview
- Billie Joe Armstrong will lead a new punk supergroup called Cretin Family at the official Ramones 50th anniversary tribute concert.
- The lineup features Travis Barker of Blink-182, Tim Armstrong of Rancid and Ramones bassist CJ Ramone.
- The event is set for Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, marking 50 years since the Ramones formed.
- The tribute celebrates the band widely credited with launching American punk, a foundational influence on Green Day.
