Guitars and Stolen Cars is a new music history podcast focusing on renegade rock n roll music. The first season is nine episodes about The Ramones! This is a trailer containing a short clip of episode 1. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/guitarsandstolencars)
In our first ever episode, we draw a line from the early music industry, starting with sheet music publishing, all the way to The Ramones debut at CBGB's in 1974. Characters ranging from Leadbelly to David Bowie are discussed. Support the show
In this episode, we meet The Ramones and follow their career going through the recording of their iconic debut album. Support the show
The Ramones play London, tour America, meet the Dead Boys, and record their second album. At the same time, Punk starts in England spearheaded by the Sex Pistols. Support the show
In 1977, The Ramones release two classic albums, tour America, Europe and hope for the elusive radio hit. Sire records fully embraces punk and new wave. English punk develops further as The Sex Pistols become the #1 band in England. Support the show
In 1978 The Ramones and The Sex Pistols toured America. The Ramones play 150 shows. The Sex Pistols play 7. The Ramones get a new drummer and record another classic album, still hoping for the illusive radio hit. Sid Vicious gives punk music a bad name. Support the show
The Ramones make the movie Rock & Roll High School but it's not without incident. They tour America and play shows opening for bigger bands ranging from Aerosmith to The Police. They finally agree to record with Phil Spector - the Ramones make it to the 1980's. Support the show
The Ramones continue to make great albums in the 1980's but inter-band drama heats up, dubious business decisions are made and a few legendary people get fired. Support the show
The Ramones get a new drummer. Then loose a drummer. And then get an old drummer. Dee Dee starts rapping but trouble is brewing. The Ramones trek on through the 1980’s. Support the show
The Ramones make it to the 1990’s, punk rock goes mainstreem and the band ends on a high note. Sort of... Support the show
Harley and author Ben Merlis discuss the Ramones, punk and other topics of interest in our first ever bonus episode! Support the show