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Johnnys autobiography commando tells his story in his own blunt. The book was released in 2012 by linda ramone, surviving spouse of johnny ramone, following the death of johnny in 2004 from prostate cancer. In an interview tuesday, his widow, linda, described the book as. Booktopia has commando, autobiography of johnny ramone by johnny ramone. The autobiography of johnny ramone the ultimate music autobiography arrives at last in the form of commando. Sure, a lot of imperfections, but what resonates with me is the integrity. Jan 18, 2012 johnny ramone s commando autobiography to be released in april new york ap eight years after he died of prostate cancer, johnny ramone s autobiography is finally being published. Miller has appeared on productions on investigation discovery and nbc and is the editor of the book commando. Wall street journal ramone memoir reveals charming, grumpy punk. Johnny ramone was a roman catholic as noted in his autobiography commando. Longtime listeners looking for dirt will get some of that herejohnny wore silver lame pants for some of the bands early shows at cbgb. The autobiography of johnny ramone 01 by ramone, johny isbn. Sure they were in a movie, sure they had an album produced by phil spector, sure they were the front men for punk, but they never had.
Commando by johnny ramone, 9788415996057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. John cummings aka johnny ramone 19482004 was the backbone guitarist of the dysfunctional family that were the ramones. The autobiography of johnny ramone johnny ramone raised in queens, new york, johnny ramone founded one of the most influential rock bands of all time, but he never strayed from his bluecollar roots and attitude. Reuters theres no grand confessional to end commando, just a nod of gratitude toward family, friends, and fans. Johnnys delightful, sadly posthumous autobiography, commando, is just like its authoras punk as it gets. Johnny ramone rates each of the bands albums new york. Neloimagemens johnny ramone commando design size medium t shirt. The autobiography of johnny ramone is set for release april 2 by.
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