About 12 years ago in my senior year of high school, I drew a cartoon version of Joey Ramone while killing time. An art teacher saw it and wanted me to paint a mural of it on a blank wall near the cafeteria. About 4 years later, the same art teacher emailed me to tell me that CJ Ramone moved into the neighborhood on LI and his kids were part of the district. He was going to headline a fundraiser show at the school and play a bunch of Ramones songs. I was invited back to my old school to watch the show. Afterwards, he saw the mural and asked to meet me. We shared a great conversation and took a bunch of pictures together while he signed the mural. A seriously stand-up guy and a serious class act. He took time to meet every little kid there too. One of the coolest memories.
I love this video very much. I keep watching it from time to time. Proves that anything is possible and it doesn't hurt to give anything in life a try (legal stuff of course). Had CJ Ramone not gone to the audition because of laziness or whatever, he'd never get the opportunity to be in the Ramones, whether that was his intention or not. Thanks for sharing, Fender.
CJ is great... Odd dynamic replacing Dee Dee, one of his idols.. while Dee Dee is still actually contributing (very much so) to the band's song writing. Good job CJ... Love 'Scatter Gun'
he says his first ramones show was in 89 but I'm sure I saw him play with them in 88 in Adelaide Australia. That was the first concert I ever saw, my mum dropped us off and picked us up and she wasn't happy because I couldn't hear anything she said in the car going home. great interview with cj btw.
+Rastko Bojkovic That must've been the only *good* show on at the time. Luckily C.J. was in the Marines at that time. Today they might be watching shitty reality shows in the Core.
About 12 years ago in my senior year of high school, I drew a cartoon version of Joey Ramone while killing time. An art teacher saw it and wanted me to paint a mural of it on a blank wall near the cafeteria. About 4 years later, the same art teacher emailed me to tell me that CJ Ramone moved into the neighborhood on LI and his kids were part of the district. He was going to headline a fundraiser show at the school and play a bunch of Ramones songs. I was invited back to my old school to watch the show. Afterwards, he saw the mural and asked to meet me. We shared a great conversation and took a bunch of pictures together while he signed the mural. A seriously stand-up guy and a serious class act. He took time to meet every little kid there too. One of the coolest memories.
Such a cool story, dude.
👍👍
That's pretty rad, man.
Serious Props to your art teacher! What an Awesome guy!
Great story, thanks for sharing
I love C.J. He is a real legend and a humble guy.
This man deserves love
Ikr
Cool guy, so glad he got on with the infamous Ramones....and he was loved by them.
CJ. Write a book about your time with the Ramones!
I love this video very much. I keep watching it from time to time. Proves that anything is possible and it doesn't hurt to give anything in life a try (legal stuff of course). Had CJ Ramone not gone to the audition because of laziness or whatever, he'd never get the opportunity to be in the Ramones, whether that was his intention or not.
Thanks for sharing, Fender.
CJ is great...
Odd dynamic replacing Dee Dee, one of his idols.. while Dee Dee is still actually contributing (very much so) to the band's song writing.
Good job CJ... Love 'Scatter Gun'
I've always imagined playing with the Ramones. What an honor 🙃
You've got to love CJ Ramone a great bass player, and all round nice bloke.
that´s a amazing story how C.J joined the best band in the world!
Amazing story. Long live the Ramones!
I love this guy. What a show he puts on.
CJ seems to be the coolest guy in the world !!
Apdm why "seems"?
one day you're hanging out, shooting the shit, then suddenly you're carrying the torch of rock'n'roll. That's life for ya.
That was an awesome story.
Had a huge smile on my face watching this interview. Amazing, interesting story. CJ is so badass, great addition to the Ramones.
What a crazy story considering the details.
What a great friggin' story!
Love this story. Can you imagine?...
That's messed up how he called the Marines to straighten things out and they responded by arresting him.
I fucking love u CJ And all RAMONES
What a cool story....great story teller too.
Nice to see him emotional talking about that
He’s coming to my local music hall In a few months. I gotta go see him now.
Riveting interview, great story!
Take it CJ...
1, 2, 3, 4Ever
Ramones!
he says his first ramones show was in 89 but I'm sure I saw him play with them in 88 in Adelaide Australia. That was the first concert I ever saw, my mum dropped us off and picked us up and she wasn't happy because I couldn't hear anything she said in the car going home. great interview with cj btw.
+888kabe pretty sure that was '89, 'cos they came to NZ aswell that year with C.J. But i think they may have come through in 88 with Dee Dee maybe.
Awesome story
Cj is the besth!!!
that is one hell of a story
Little did CJ’s friend know... he just saved the Ramones.
Thanks.. that's a really nice thing to say.. I'm that friend.
Hell of a story.
that's awesome that he is a marine. I'm joining in a few months.
Take it CJ!
I saw you play 1989 in adelaide Australia. Must have been very early days for cj.
CJ is amazimg , hes humble he kick ass playing :) CJ RAMONE !!!!!!!! And what a rock and roll story xD
Hi. What was the brand and string gauges that CJ was using with the Ramones? Thanks
I saw the second show
great story!
What is the intro song
What's song??
What's the song in the beginning?
Blue Lychee “The Job that Ate My Brain” off of Mondo Bizzaro
@@MonstrosityFFA thanks
Blue Lychee no problem 🤘🏼
"30 dollars on a greyhound and sent me home" literally disgusting they don't care u are just a body to them
He looks like Robert De Niro..
que grande
Wait he went to jail??? What for??
AWOL
Jesus Christ he didn't even cram the night before the exam
You had to BUY a pick? That's like pens and calendars! You can get 'em at any petrol station for FREE!
'Watching "YO! MTV Raps"'? WTF
+Rastko Bojkovic That must've been the only *good* show on at the time. Luckily C.J. was in the Marines at that time. Today they might be watching shitty reality shows in the Core.
First! :)
arjay buena GOOD JOB!
arjay buena maybe you become famous now.... ; )
bla bla bla...
no punk... marketing
Awesome story