I Know Better Now

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My Life Before, During and After the Ramones

By Richie Ramone

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I Know Better Now is a vibrant memoir by Richie Ramone, shedding light on his time as the drummer for the legendary punk band, the Ramones. The book chronicles Richie's unique perspective on the punk rock scene, his personal journey in the music industry, and the challenges he faced along the way. Filled with candid anecdotes, it offers an insider's look at the chaotic yet exhilarating world of rock and roll.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the rebellious and exhilarating world of punk rock, especially through the eyes of a legendary member of the Ramones. It offers a raw and personal glimpse into the highs and lows of life on the road, creativity, and the music industry, making it perfect for both fans of the band and those fascinated by the broader rock scene.

I Know Better Now

I KNOW BETTER NOW: MY LIFE BEFORE DURING AND AFTER THE RAMONES

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It's 1982 and the Ramones are in a gutter-bound spiral. Following a run of inconsistent albums and deep in the throes of internal tensions, the legendary quartet is about to crash and burn.

Enter Richie Ramone.

Then a 26-year-old from New Jersey named Richard Reinhardt, he's snapped up by the group to be their new drummer and instantly goes from the obscurity of the underground club scene to membership in the most famous punk-rock band of all time, revitalising the pioneering outfit with his powerful, precise, and blindingly fast beats. He composes classic cuts like the menacing anthem "Somebody Put Something in My Drink" and becomes the only Ramones percussionist to sing lead vocals for the group.

With the Ramones, he performs over five hundred shows at venues all around the world and records three storming studio albums before abruptly quitting the band and going deep underground. To most fans, this crucial figure in the band's history has remained a mystery, his tale untold.

Until now.

I Know Better Now: My Life Before, During, and After the Ramones is the firsthand, four-on-the-floor account of a life in rock 'n' roll and in one of its most influential acts, straight from the sticks of the man who kept the beat.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781617137105

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Backbeat Books

Contributors:

With Peter Aaron

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 161.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 685g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Richie Ramone

About the Author

RICHIE RAMONE was one of the longstanding drummers in the Ramones. At a critical time, when the fate of the band was in limbo, the New Jersey native he came onboard as a full-time member and helped the band resurrect and thrive, recording several studio albums, writing songs, and playing on some of the biggest stages. Richie Ramone continues to record his own material and carry on a robust touring schedule. For more information, visit: richieramone.com. PETER AARON (Hudson Valley, NY) is the author of If You Like the Ramones and The Band FAQ, the music editor of Chronogram magazine, the front man of influential New York blues-punk band the Chrome Cranks, and a participant in other musical projects. His writing has appeared in the Village Voice, the Boston Herald, and other publications.