Show Preview: The 8th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute – Hollywood Forever Cemetery – Los Angeles, CA – August 19, 2012

As the summer months go by we get closer to one of the best times of the year, that very special time where thousands of rock n roll fanatics flock to Hollywood Forever cemetery to pay tribute to one of the worlds greatest guitar players; Johnny Ramone of The Ramones!

Miss Linda Ramone and John Cafiero in association with Hollywood Forever are once again responsible for bringing forth what has come to be the ultimate tribute to Johnny and The Ramones legacy. The festival is a celebration of all things Ramones and a fun way to raise proceeds that benefit the Johnny Ramone Research Fund at USC Westside Prostate Cancer Center. It all takes place just a few weeks from now on August 19th, so get on the ball!

Having attended the fest many times over the years, I can guarantee there isn’t a more fun way to spend a Sunday evening at the cemetery than listening to good music and watching a great movie with thousands of fans all the while raising money for a great cause. Get your black leather jacket out of the closet, if there was ever a time to wear it, that time is definitely Sunday August 19th.

As with every Ramones fest there are very special guests from Johnny’s personal life who will be in attendance and speaking on behalf of the festival. Guests this year include Linda Ramone, John Cafiero and Tommy Ramone (who will be signing copies of Commando, the Johnny Ramone auto bio) Other special guests include Henry Rollins, Priscilla Presley, Billy Zoom, Steve Jones, Rose McGowan, Slim Jim Phantom, PJ Soles and guest DJ Howie Pyro of DGeneration and Intoxica Radio fame.

Johnny would be thrilled to know that his favorite Elvis film King Creole will be screened on the mausoleum as well. With Lisa Marie Presley in attendance this will be one special event like no other as she will present the film. As usual there will be plenty of Ramones themed merch for sale as well as cardboard cut outs and plenty of fun for the most fanatical Ramones fan to the casual ones in attendance. As with years prior, there are generations of fans who come out and we can assume this year will be no different; so bring your parents, or bring your kids and come celebrate the life of a guitar player that changed rock and roll forever and help raise money for a cause that needs your support.

This party starts at 5:30 sharp and goes till about midnight. With admission set at a low $10.00 this event is affordable and some of the best fun you’ll have all summer. Don’t be a cretin and miss out!
Tickets for this event can be found HERE

-Louie Bones-
Big Wheel Staff Journalist

 

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