Johnny Ramone
Johnny Ramone was the stage name of John Cummings (1948–2004), guitarist and cofounder of the Ramones, the New York punk band that helped define the genre in the 1970s.
His rapid downstroke technique and stripped-down power chords became a template for punk guitar.
Despite the band's countercultural status, he was notably conservative in his politics.
Defunct Bowery music venue
- leather jacketGarment of tanned animal skin
- RamonesSeminal punk quartet
- safety pinsShielded-point fasteners
- DIYAmateur home projects
hardcore · subculture · underground · anti-establishment · distortion · fanzine · Queens · New York
Stroke moving downward
- power chordsRoot-fifth guitar voicings
- FenderElectric guitar brand
- pickPointed breaking tool
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
buzzsaw · rhythm guitar · barre chords · distortion · speed · precision · stance · stage right
Unverified traditional tale
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- idolObject of worship
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
trailblazer · archetype · epitome · role model · hero · innovator · Hall of Fame · statue
GOP party member
- right-wingPolitically conservative faction
- ReaganAmerican presidential surname
- BushAmerican political surname
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
controversial · political · patriotic · individualist · contrarian · nonconformist · maverick · defiant
CBGB
Defunct Bowery music venue
- leather jacketGarment of tanned animal skin
- RamonesSeminal punk quartet
- safety pinsShielded-point fasteners
DIY · hardcore · subculture · underground · anti-establishment · distortion · fanzine · Queens · New York · three chords
downstroke
Stroke moving downward
- power chordsRoot-fifth guitar voicings
- FenderElectric guitar brand
- pickPointed breaking tool
amplifier · buzzsaw · rhythm guitar · barre chords · distortion · speed · precision · stance · stage right · technique
legend
Unverified traditional tale
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- idolObject of worship
symbol · trailblazer · archetype · epitome · role model · hero · innovator · Hall of Fame · statue · memorial
Republican
GOP party member
- right-wingPolitically conservative faction
- ReaganAmerican presidential surname
- BushAmerican political surname
outspoken · controversial · political · patriotic · individualist · contrarian · nonconformist · maverick · defiant · unapologetic
Johnny RamoneJoe Strummer
Johnny RamoneEddie Van Halen
Steve Vai · shredders · Frank Zappa · Brian May · David Gilmour
Johnny RamoneLiberace
Extravagant mid-century piano entertainer
Elton John · Freddie Mercury · KISS · glam rock · Gene Simmons