When my husband was about 12 or 13 years old he found his love for the Ramones. Simple and direct, they were a 50’s 60’s rock band with punk overtones. His analysis of their medium known works is not always punk-but also hard-rock with 50’s sensibilities. He even saw The Ramones in concert twice during the mid 80s in Charlotte NC.
When we first started dating it was the first time I had heard their music, apart from “I Wanna be Sedated” and “Rock and Roll High School”. While The Ramones music was never my scene, unbeknownst to me they were to play a very critical role in my future. As our relationship progressed I was an unwilling accomplice to many hours of their lesser-known work – that made an indelible mark on my associations.
About eight months into our relationship, I broke things off. He was at a turning point in his career, having just given up on broadcasting and looking for the job which would later launch him into public relations, and eventually Daddy Mojo. At the same time, I was at a point personally where I was unsure of whether I could continue the relationship.
During the period where we were ‘on a break’ and I was dating other guys; I had a sure-fire deal killer for each potential date I had. If the guy didn’t like the Ramones typically I wasn’t interested. Four years later, I was on a date and had an inexplicable urge to call Trey .The guy I was on the date with was a great guy – no problems, but something he said triggered a memory to a Ramones song. The next month (I waited to make sure I was ready) I called Trey to have coffee. Eight months later we were engaged to be married.
Fast forward to today and I find out that Tommy Ramone, the last living Ramone, has died. I just wanted to thank all of the Ramones for their influence on my life. They gave me the key to my destiny.
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