The band's first album flopped in 1976, but its influence on popular culture remains undeniable
Published
August 10, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone and Joey Ramone (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
50 years ago, the Ramones released their self-titled debut LP. Adorned with a black-and-white photo of the faux brotherhood against a brick wall at the back of CBGB (taken by photographer and CB’s door person, Roberta Bayley), Johnny, Tommy, Joey and Dee Dee stood somewhat awkwardly wearing jeans in various stages of destruction, T-shirts (shoutout to drummer Tommy for going with the belly shirt), leather jackets and sneakers.
