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Though containing members widely at variance in their personal philosophies (Joey was a [[hippie]], Johnny was a [[Republican]] ex-marine), the band used their differences constructively to generate a [[synergy|synergistic]] effect, their basic lyrics and fast-played music managing to somehow transcend their sound's apparent simplicity.

Though containing members widely at variance in their personal philosophies (Joey was a [[hippie]], Johnny was a [[Republican]] ex-marine), the band used their differences constructively to generate a [[synergy|synergistic]] effect, their basic lyrics and fast-played music managing to somehow transcend their sound's apparent simplicity.

Later in their career, the Ramones made [[surf music|surf-themed]] and [[psychadelia|psychadelic]] records, as well as developing a heavier, more [[heavy metal|metallic]] sound, though never abandoning their endearing no-nonsense approach.

Later in their career, the Ramones made [[surf music|surf-themed]] and [[psychedelia|psychadelic]] records, as well as developing a heavier, more [[heavy metal|metallic]] sound, though never abandoning their endearing no-nonsense approach.

Though chart success eluded them to some extent, one Ramones song sounding much like another, the band were nevertheless extremely popular, 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>

Though chart success eluded them to some extent, one Ramones song sounding much like another, the band were nevertheless extremely popular, 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>