MONTE A. MELNICK Tour Manager for RAMONES 1974-1996 Interview

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
  • I am honored to welcome RAMONES 1 and only Tour Manager & author of “On The Road With The Ramones” Monte A. Melnick. Monte was with the bend from the beginning in 1974 until the end in 1996, working over 2200 shows!
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Комментарии • 58

  • @jimmypage9198
    @jimmypage9198 2 года назад +4

    Vernon from Massachusetts here.
    I'm 53 and a lifelong Ramones fan.
    Monte's book is the best!
    Thank you Jason
    Thank you Monte

  • @JoeinSeattle.
    @JoeinSeattle. 2 года назад +9

    Jason Green is one of the greatest interviewers on the planet right now !

  • @barelysentientbeing
    @barelysentientbeing 2 года назад +5

    I'm not a big RUclips commenter either but I wanted to sincerely thank you for your channel. It's been a source of entertainment for me while dealing with some family issues this week. You've also turned me on to some new artists I wasn't alive to experience back in the glory years. I wish you all the best and continued success.

    • @WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen
      @WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen  2 года назад +4

      Hey,
      Thank you for the nice words!
      It’s comments like yours that make it all worth doing this… glad to provide a distraction
      JG

  • @NoCoverCharge
    @NoCoverCharge Год назад +2

    Greatest band of all times glad I got to see them about a dozen times

  • @devastaterx
    @devastaterx 2 года назад +3

    Man, what a hidden gem this interview is for a Ramones fan. TY!

  • @willsaenz6320
    @willsaenz6320 4 месяца назад +1

    Monty is such an unsung hero of Rock and Roll history, and a very funny guy to boot.

    • @dianesegale8783
      @dianesegale8783 Месяц назад +1

      He's a saint for going through what he had to go through with The Ramones. I just read his book for the fourth time, I just can't get enough!

  • @TX123412
    @TX123412 2 года назад +5

    Memories of Ramones shows. Seen twice in Houston. Mondo Bizaro tour with Social Distortion opening. SD was decent, not exciting. Ramones were a blast. However the 2nd time seeing them on Acid Eaters tour was much better at the now closed Bayou City Theater. Place was packed, floor and balcony. A bar down the street had a sign "Wanna be sedated, come here after the Ramones." Frank Black from the Pixies opened. Everyone sat the entire time on the floor and in the seats/balcony while Frank was on. Frank said "I guess everyone is here to see the Ramones." Huge applause. I remember this show very well, show seemed to be an extra special night somehow. Johnny was actually smiling here and there throughout. Easily the most entertaining Ramones member, doing the spins, aggressive playing. A single spotlight went on Johnny and followed him as he ran up the front ramp/platform and played the chords during the Sedated solo, everyone went crazy and huge applause, you would've thought he was Yngwie in that moment from the reaction. The audience was all about Johnny that night. During shape of things to come, near the beginning pause section he does a pull down single note and people went nuts for it. In between songs Joey started singing "The stars at night are big and bright.....immediately everyone did the double clap and sang with him....”deep in the heart of Texas, Joey and everyone sang a few more lines of the song...then Joey introduced as "yea and I wanna live" sort a jab there Joey? :) Chinese Rocks was great, audience sang nearly every word. 7 and 7 is super intense live. The energy level never let up.

  • @pauldavis7689
    @pauldavis7689 2 года назад +4

    Another fantastic interview, Jason. You are a terrific interviewer.

  • @stephenbahrmarbles
    @stephenbahrmarbles Месяц назад

    Great interview ! Thank you !

  • @joedias9089
    @joedias9089 2 года назад +2

    Really looking forward to this one 😀

  • @kimberly1732
    @kimberly1732 2 года назад +2

    Loved this interview

  • @willgragido3694
    @willgragido3694 2 года назад +1

    I love this interview and honestly, I just recently started digging into The Ramones -- and like them a lot. Monte is super down to earth and relatable. Great job, Jason!

  • @hirampriggott1689
    @hirampriggott1689 Год назад +1

    I met Monte back in Fall of '86 when I was involved with the concert committee at the University of Bridgeport for our Halloween Ramones concert show. Didn't meet the band, but we students were happy to take their gear out of their trailer and move it on to the stage. Monte was cool, and told us where to put the stuff. He was very orderly. This was a real local gig for the Ramones.

  • @mikeintampa250
    @mikeintampa250 2 года назад +1

    Hi Jason, I've said it before but I have to say it again, this is your best interview yet. I liked hearing not only Monte's insights, but your personal stories with the Ramones too. Being originally from New York I was fortunate enough to see them a couple of times and one time Joey sprayed me in the face with a big bottle of seltzer. It burned my eyes but it was great!

  • @markfloresmusic
    @markfloresmusic 2 года назад +2

    Mr Green
    I’ve really been enjoying your content. You’re very patient & fair with your guests. You create an open & non judgmental environment that allows for things to happen organically & its never “all about you”.
    Your wit is informed,quick & joyously ridiculous.Continued success.
    PS - I played with Walter Lure a few times - thanks for remembering him

  • @michaeltocker2817
    @michaeltocker2817 2 года назад

    Hey Jason.. great interview. It’s obvious how excited you were to do this. From start to finish The Ramones story is so grass roots and Monte really was the 5th Ramone. I read and loved his book. All the T-Shirt talk reminded me of Richie’s unfortunate dilemma. Richie’s book and Mickey Leigh’s book are both also great. I was lucky enough to see them live with all the drummers( except Clem.. Marky before and after) and they were all different but cardio blessed and great.As you mentioned Tommy had the touch and really was the architect of the Ramones feel. Like The Monkees they were unique personalities for sure , that came together and made magic together. Thank you.

  • @ah197012
    @ah197012 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed this great insight into the band. Saw the Ramones 4 times in Newcastle 87/89/91 and 1994.Still got fond memories of the shows where the club came alive after the intro tape. A long time ago but never forgotten!!.

  • @korky-7349
    @korky-7349 2 года назад

    I'm a huge RAMONES fan..Lucky to have seen them many times here in NYC. This hands down is my favorite interview.Thank you

  • @andraznanut4143
    @andraznanut4143 Год назад

    Great interview Jason Green!! Big Monte A. Melnick

  • @thementorsband
    @thementorsband 2 года назад +1

    Great interview !!

  • @ABrings
    @ABrings 2 года назад

    Awesome. Thank you, Jason!

  • @christopherbell4543
    @christopherbell4543 2 года назад +2

    Real well organized Monte, real well organized Monte! -Johnny

  • @brianhalk5035
    @brianhalk5035 2 года назад +1

    This interview has got me immediately checking out the Ramones back catalog. Nice work. Jason - be great if you could relist your top favorite Ramones tracks again - like to add them to my every growing playlist.

    • @WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen
      @WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen  2 года назад +1

      Hey Brian,
      Thank you!
      I’ll try to make a list & do a show about all my favorite Ramones songs

  • @rhondachristinethegirls2104
    @rhondachristinethegirls2104 2 года назад +1

    Awesome

  • @laketown5802
    @laketown5802 2 года назад

    I had never heard the "taking care of those boys" story before. Oh gosh 😆😂🤣! So funny. Great interview. 👍Should have many more views!

  • @turefromfinland3264
    @turefromfinland3264 2 года назад +1

    That was great.

  • @funkadelicatessen
    @funkadelicatessen 2 года назад

    I saw the Ramones four times here in Finland: in 1988, 1990, 1991 and 1994.

  • @hairywhiteprince
    @hairywhiteprince Год назад

    Big fan, big fan…

  • @Jonathan138
    @Jonathan138 2 года назад

    I would love to see you interview CJ

  • @peacemusic6512
    @peacemusic6512 2 года назад +1

    Great interview! Much Appreciation! (>‿◠)✌

  • @frostedhead
    @frostedhead 2 года назад

    I have a friend from Switzerland name Ramone that I grew up with he is French. Are we going there right now?

  • @lamper2
    @lamper2 2 года назад

    That cartoon cover doesn't impress me or make me want to read it, but this interview does. I see another interview on the right links-Jake Fogernest whoever he is.

  • @seagullpoet
    @seagullpoet 2 года назад +2

    NO WAY !

  • @deranged_nubreed
    @deranged_nubreed 2 года назад

    i wanna get my hands on somthing signed or drawn by dee dee ramone if you ever would be interested in selling anything cool like that to me id grab it in a heart beat prob wont happen but deff worth a ask lol cheers again dude imma tune in this wens

    • @seagullpoet
      @seagullpoet 2 года назад

      Dee Dee, Douglas, was the force of The Ramones !
      But all those guys - all played a major part.

  • @frostedhead
    @frostedhead 2 года назад

    Jason I have a sticker from the last Ramones show at the Palace in Hollywood. It read' 'Adios Amigos' the show was originally scheduled at 'Billboard Live' but the change venues because they wanted a bigger place to film a live concert. 'The 2263rd Show. Jason do you have something to trade for it? I might

  • @frostedhead
    @frostedhead 2 года назад

    Jason if you grew up in L.A. you'd be considered a poser? how did you get into the metal scene?

    • @WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen
      @WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen  2 года назад +1

      Every now & then I like to respond to a stupid comment & you’re todays winner. I obviously did not grow up in LA, but why would I be considered a “poser” and by who?

  • @terrancelawrence893
    @terrancelawrence893 2 года назад

    Powerful stuff! You could easily get more people watching with Promo'SM!

  • @Cincinnatus1869
    @Cincinnatus1869 2 года назад

    I don't think of punk when I hear the Ramones. They have more in common with Eddie Cochran than they do with the Sex Pistols

    • @WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen
      @WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen  2 года назад +2

      You might be listening to the wrong songs, but it was Sid Vicious who covered Eddie Cochran

  • @halholbrookspussy
    @halholbrookspussy 2 года назад

    Looking forward to this one! I know you were friendly with Johnny. Hoping for some great questions for Monte!

  • @Jonathan138
    @Jonathan138 2 года назад

    Great interview!