Before a seven-year battle with lymphoma ended his life in
2001,
Joey Ramone planned a birthday concert featuring his musical
friends and colleagues. He committed his brother,
Mickey Leigh, to
make it happen even if the celebrant did not survive -- which he did not. Since
then, Leigh has faithfully organized an annual concert on May 19 where
musicians and punk music fans can celebrate the birthday of the late vocalist of
the
Ramones.
This year, the 19th annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash returned to the Bowery Electric, just off the corner of Joey Ramone Place. The
evening featured performances by CJ
Ramone, Sic F*cks, Mickey Leigh's Mutated Music, and Sea Monster. These sets were followed
by a set of Ramones cover songs performed by several of Ramone's circle of
friends, accompanied by a house band. The event benefited the Joey Ramone
Foundation for Lymphoma Research.
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| Sea Monster |
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| Mickey Leigh's Mutated Music |
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| Sic F*cks |
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| CJ Ramone |
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| Gonzo Roll |
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| Evil Presley |
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| Andy Shernoff |
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