On The Road With The Ramones Book

This is an incredible book. Based around the story of Monte Melnick, tour manager (and much more) for the Ramones throughout their entire career (1974–1996, and 2,263 live shows), this is actually a superb piece of punk oral history. As well as the voices of Melnick, and many of the Ramones (Johnny, Marky, Tommy, CJ and Joey), there's their crew—the road-dogs—the roadies, lighting guys, sandmen etc., etc. An incredible band, a great story, a wonderful read, and a real insight into the Ramones and life on the road—sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, of course, but also the binges, fights, break-ups, arrests, ODs, girlfriends, humor, hilarity, boredom, fans, and worthy ethic.