Ramones

Collaborations: Ramones and Rancid- 53rd & 3rd

The Ramones and Rancid - YouTube

Back in 1996 when the Ramones were performing their final concert, it was recorded for posterity. The show featured several special guests, including former band member Dee Dee Ramone, as well as members of bands who were influenced by the Ramones such as Lemmy from Motörhead, Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam, Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen of Rancid, and Chris Cornell and Ben Shepherd of Soundgarden. During this time, was at the height of the Punk Rock resurgence of the 90’s. This show took place at the Palace in Los Angeles, now known as the Avalon. Of all the collaborations that evening, the one with Rancid is my favorite. Check it out!

Ramones and Rancid- 53rd & 3rd (Live):

 

Cover Thursday: Garbage (Ramones)- I Just Want To Have Something To Do

I find it very intriguing that while on my kick of listening to Garbage as of late I would stumble upon their cover of my favorite Ramones song, “I Just Want To Have Something To Do.” Shirley Manson really delivers the goods on this version, as well as the rest of the band.

Great Guest Vocalists: Eddie Vedder

108484247-22fn1_307922cEddie Vedder has one of the most distinct voices in all of rock music.  His approach to the way he sings is unrelenting. You may not know that he has guested on a bunch of different albums over the years. Here is just a taste of some of the songs he has lent his vocals to.

Bad Religion- American Jesus (Recipe For Hate):

Ramones- Anyway You Want It (We’re Outta Here):

Cat Power- Evolution (You Are Free):

REM- It Happened Today (Collapse Into Now):

Jimmy Fallon- Balls In Your Mouth (Blow Your Pants Off):