Changes

The band's members varied widely in their personal philosophies: Joey was a [[hippie]], whereas Johnny was a [[Republican]] former construction worker. In one instance, Johnny Ramone forced the retitling of "Bonzo Goes To Bitburg" having taken exception to its lambasting of popular American president [[Ronald Reagan]]. The song was eventually released as "My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down". The band used these differences constructively to generate a drive and energy that managed to transcend their sound's apparent simplicity.

The band's members varied widely in their personal philosophies: Joey was a [[hippie]], whereas Johnny was a [[Republican]] former construction worker. In one instance, Johnny Ramone forced the retitling of "Bonzo Goes To Bitburg" having taken exception to its lambasting of popular American president [[Ronald Reagan]]. The song was eventually released as "My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down". The band used these differences constructively to generate a drive and energy that managed to transcend their sound's apparent simplicity.

Later in their career, the Ramones made [[surf music|surf-themed]] and [[psychedelia|psychedelic]] records, as well as developing a heavier, more [[heavy metal|metallic]] sound. They also featured in the film ''Rock'n'Roll High School'' (1979). Despite these new directions, they never abandoned their endearing no-nonsense approach and today are among the best-loved of all American bands, regularly placing highly in listener polls. <ref>http://www.actsofvolition.com/archives/2002/january/thebest49bands</ref>

Later in their career, the Ramones made [[surf music|surf-themed]] and [[psychedelia|psychedelic]] records, as well as developing a heavier, more [[heavy metal|metallic]] sound. They also featured in the film ''Rock'n'Roll High School'' (1979). Despite these new directions, they never abandoned their endearing no-nonsense approach and today are among the best-loved of all American bands, regularly placing highly in listener polls.<ref>http://www.actsofvolition.com/archives/2002/january/thebest49bands</ref>

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