According to Blabbermouth.net, a supergroup featuring Tim Armstrong (RANCID),Billie Joe Armstrong (GREEN DAY),Travis Barker (BLINK-182),CJ Ramone (RAMONES) and special surprise guests, including Billy Idol, Fred Armisen and THE LINDA LINDAS, performed live for the first time on Sunday, August 30, at the official RAMONES 50th-anniversary tribute at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. A Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below and it was uploaded by the csilver522 channel on YouTube.
This special edition of an annual Los Angeles tradition served as the first milestone celebration commemorating 50 years since the release of the RAMONES’ self-titled, debut album. Hosted by screen icon John Travolta, the concert also included a double feature screening of Carrie‘s 50th-anniversary deluxe edition and John Travolta’s new film, Propeller One-Way Night Coach. Shepard Fairey also presented a guest DJ set, with proceeds from the event supporting David Agus MD Cancer Research at Ellison Institute.
When the event was first announced in early July, Linda Ramone said in a statement: “I’m excited to celebrate the best band ever with RAMONES fans from all over the world, and to welcome our new generation of fans. See you at Hollywood Forever. Hey Ho, Let’s Go! Gabba Gabba Hey!” John Travolta added: “Two years ago, I had the pleasure of experiencing the Hollywood Forever Johnny Ramone tribute for the first time. It was a blast, and I want to return again for the RAMONES tribute! With showing something new, my directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach. And something old, the 50th anniversary of original Carrie. It is going to be a fun night. See you there!”
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