num_pages: 176
description: Raised in Queens New York Johnny Ramone founded one of the most influential rock bands of all time but he never strayed from his blue-collar roots and attitude. He was truly imbued with the angry-young-man spirit that would characterize his persona both on and off stage. Through it all Johnny kept the band focused and moving forward ultimately securing their place in music history by inventing punk rock. The Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002two years later Johnny died of cancer having outlived two other founding members. Revealing inspiring and told on his own terms this highly designed memoir also features Johnnys assessment of the Ramones albums; a number of eccentric Top Ten lists; rare historical artifacts; and scores of personal and professional photos many of which have never before been published.Praise for Amazing book . . . dense and throbbing with characterenough to bring this departed New York icon barking back to life.  New York Daily NewsJohnny's delightful sadly posthumous autobiography Commando  is just like its authoras punk as it gets.  Wall Street JournalRamone memoir reveals charming grumpy punk icon. ReutersThere's no grand confessional to end Commando  just a nod of gratitude toward family friends and fans. Its characteristic succinctness rings genuine.  Austin Chronicle
language: English
title: Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone
publisher: Harry N. Abrams