Best 7 quotes of Tommy Ramone on MyQuotes

Eliminate the unnecessary and focus on the substance.

It wasn't just music in The Ramones: it was an idea. It was bringing back a whole feel that was missing in rock music – it was a whole push outwards to say something new and different. Originally it was just an artistic type of thing; finally I felt it was something that was good enough for everybody.

Johnny Ramone's autobiography is a no holds barred, straight-forward book written in a no-nonsense style that is Johnny personified. His story is written in his own actual words, so the reader gets an insight into what made him the unique, charismatic and exciting individual that he was. It also gives a great view of The Ramones from Johnny's perspective.

Most of the people who are given these Rock'n'roll Hall of Fame things sell millions of records, so it's kind of like a trophy for them.

One of the reasons that the Ramones were so unique and original was that they were four original, unique people.

We play short songs and short sets for people who don't have a lot of spare time.

When you get talented people together with egos, this is kind of what happens.