Sergio Aragones
Sergio Aragones
Why The Legendary Ramones Will Be Remembered Forever
Immortality is so much better when you can stay around long enough to realize it ...
In that respect, the Ramones endured to at least have a hint it was being bestowed upon them.
Once again, you've got a chance to see why. If you were among the many who missed them in their heyday, you can now relish their legend --- in sound and sight --- with a cleverly-packaged collection entitled 'Weird Tales of the Ramones.' If you have any favorable inclinations toward rock music or pop culture, this is an essential item for your edification and enjoyment. Not only does the set contain 85 Ramones songs and 18 videos, it features an impressive array of works from top pop comic artists, such as 'Simpsons' creator Matt Groening and 'Mad' magazine's Sergio Aragones (there's even a 3D comic, glasses included).
The band probably had an inkling of their icon status in the late 1970s when Rolling Stone magazine named them as one of the seven most important groups in Rock-&-Roll history. However, even then, the relative squalor of their daily existence was threatening to put them in the ironic company of Mozart and van Gogh, two titans of their art whose earthly rewards fell far short of their legacies.
Actually, all the Ramones ever wanted was a hit. They were New York misfits who grew up humming to the Top-40 charts, so perhaps that yearning was understandable. It was yet another irony of their careers, as their ultimate impact on rock music was that of being iconoclasts. They ultimately didn't need the Top-40 to make their presence felt.
A recent movie scene hit this nail right on the head. When Jack Black's faux-teacher character in the wonderful 'School of Rock' diagrammed the influences of virtually every esteemed band of this era on a blackboard for his elementary-school students, the name at the center of that chalked universe was, rightfully, etched in all capital letters: RAMONES. Another indicator of their impact is the lineup of artists who covered their tunes on a 'tribute' album compiled by the late Johnny Ramone and Rob Zombie (if your musical tastes are merely mainstream, he contributed 'Dragula' to the 'Matrix' soundtrack). The album was produced to generate proceeds for lymphoma research, which claimed the life of Joey Ramone. Those who paid homage with their performances were a veritable Who's Who of today's rock industry:
- Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder (who was a close friend of Johnny Ramone),
- U2
- Metallica
- Marilyn Manson
- Tom Waits
- The Pretenders
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Offspring
- Garbage
Even glam-rockers Kiss made an appearance, perhaps as a subtle acknowledgement that their own style-over-substance circus act has been well and truly outlasted by the stripped-down sound of the Ramones. Kiss' contribution to the cause, though, may have been to first establish that a group didn't really need a Top-40 hit --- their only noodling of note that made the hit list was a ballad, 'Beth' --- to become financially independent. Merchandising was their meal ticket and years later, that was the route that finally served the Ramones so well. Their first roadie, Arturo Veja, designed a distinct logo and hawked a ton of clothing and posters at their concerts. The logo imitates seal of the USA's Defense Department, which in a sense, embodied the essence of the group:
- They were proudly American,
- Their sound was aggressive, and
- Their compact compositions seemed to defend the roots of Rock-&-Roll.
To this day, items adorned with the Ramones logo can be found everywhere in the world. A further show of the band's ever-growing effect on current consciousness is seen in sports, as hockey arenas all over North America have turned the seminal 'Blitzkrieg Bop' ('Hey, ho, let's go!') into an anthem that raised the song's mainsteam familiarity to such an extent that it now provides the 'zeitgeist' attitude portrayed in Pepsi-Cola commercials and elsewhere.
In a way, the Ramones finally have their hit. With the third passing of the original four band members --- bassist DeeDee Ramone --- only drummer-cum-producer Tommy Ramone has survived to completely bask in the belated glory.
Besides the release of the boxed anthology, the other reason to wax poetic about the Ramones right now is the announcement that the Sex Pistols have finally been accepted into the Rock-&-Roll Hall of Fame. To many, they were the clarions of punk rock, but both the Pistols and The Clash owe their origins to the Ramones, who were inducted in 2002, when all but lead-singer Joey were still alive.
The Pistols and Clash were in attendance for the first Ramones concert to rock the UK. Both met the group, who encouraged them to forsake perfection and embrace energy and get their sounds recorded as they were. Even the term 'punk rock' was created in New York by underground diarist Legs McNeil to describe the Ramones (and Iggy Pop's Stooges) as well as the genre that was emerging from the dark shadows of disco, appealing to the disaffected and disenchanted who clung to the late-60s ideal that music still mattered.
One pleasant surprise on the boxed set is the inclusion of a song the Ramones only released in the UK, 'I Don't Want to Live This Life Anymore.' It's DeeDee's melodic projection of the last moments in the drug-engulfed murder-suicide of Sex Pistol bassist Sid Vicious and girlfriend Nancy Spungen. This concise, haunting opus, composed late in the group's career, served to further illuminate the torch being passed, from the influence the Beatles' early songs had on the Ramones --- the band took their name from an alias Paul McCartney commonly used when registering at hotels --- to their own influence on the British scene that grew from their presence.
The Pistols substituted anger for the Ramones' wit, but they still had the artistic 'edge' that all great rock acts possess. They, and so many groups after them --- including Nirvana and Green Day --- took their cue from the Ramones that the music was more than just a catchy tune. Much more. The Ramones returned the music to its adulators by making it accessible again. They hit the raw sensations that powered Rock-&-Roll in the first place.
And that may have been the Ramones' greatest 'hit' of all.
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where can i find old comic strips out of mad magazines online?
looking for "where's waldo for complete morons" by Sergio Aragones
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Groo By Aragones, Sergio (CON)/ Evanier, Mark $22.89 When the king of Horder begins terrorizing his citizens with the army force known as the Hogs, the warrior Groo is called in to help. Author: Aragones, Sergio (CON)/ Evanier, Mark Series Title: Groo Subtitle: The Hogs of Horder Publication Date: 2010/07/27 Number of Pages: 120 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 6.50 Height: 9.75 |
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Batman Black and White Sergio Aragones Statue $82.99 Batman goes MAD! This truly unique statue is designed by Sergio Aragonés. Add to your Batman Black and White collection! Limited edition. This statue in the popular Batman Black and White statue series is designed by Sergio Aragonés with a classic MAD Magazine look! The limited edition, cold-cast porcelain sculpture measures approximately 7 1/2-inches wide x 6 1/2-inches tall x 4-inches long and is painted in monochromatic tones. It features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Ages 13 and up. |
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Bart Simpsons Treehouse of Horror SpineTingling Spooktacular By Groening, Matt (EDT)/ Alsip, Neil (EDT)/ Aragones, Sergio (EDT) $22.89 Celebrate Halloween with Americas favorite cartoon family in a zany collection of trickortreat tales of terrifying tree house antics and wicked satire by the creator of The Simpsons. Original. 100,000 first printing. Author: Groening, Matt (EDT)/ Alsip, Neil (EDT)/ Aragones, Sergio (EDT) Publication Date: 2001/09/01 Number of Pages: 139 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 8.25 Height: 11.25 |
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Sergio Osmea $65.33 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Sergio Osmea (September 9, 1878 October 19, 1961) was the second President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. He was Vice President under Manuel L. Quezon, and rose to the presidency upon Quezons death in 1944. He was a founder of Nacionalista Party. Osmea is the patriarch of the prominent Osmea family, which includes his son (former Senator Sergio Osmea, Jr.) and his grandsons (Senators Sergio Osmea III and John Henry Osmea), exGovernor (Lito Osmea and Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmea). Osmea was born in Cebu to Juana Osmea y Suico. Juana was only 14 years old when she gave birth to him. Owing to the circumstances of his birth, the identity of his father had been a closely guarded family secret. Though an illegitimate child Juana never married his father he didnt allow this aspect to affect his standing in society. The Osmeas, a rich and prominent clan with vast business interests in Cebu, slowly warmed up to him as he established himself as a prominent figure in local society. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Publication Date: 2010/06/11 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.19 inches |
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Ensayo de Un Diccionario Aragones Castellano (1853) $34.85 Author: Peralta, Mariano Binding Type: Hardcover Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: Spanish Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.25 inches |
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Sergio Ramos $54.86 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Sergio Ramos Garca (born 30 March 1986 in Camas, Seville Province in Andalusia) is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid and for the Spanish national team. At Real Madrid, Ramos was awarded the number 4 shirt, previously occupied by team captain Fernando Hierro. He scored his first goal for the Madrid side on 6 December 2005 in a UEFA Champions League defeat at Olympiacos, a game which Real Madrid eventually lost 32. During his first seasons, Ramos played as centreback, being also used as an emergency defensive midfielder on occasion. However, with the arrival of Christoph Metzelder and Pepe in the 200708 season, he was again relocated to right back. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 68 Publication Date: 2010/06/23 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.16 inches |
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Norman Is That You [VHS] $14.98 Talk about dated: This limp 1976 comedy, based on a flop Broadway play, deals with a pair of middle-aged African-American parents (Redd Foxx and Pearl Bailey), who are aghast to discover that their window-dresser son (Michael Warren) is gay and are ready to disown him for it. Though it's still a viable subject, it's treated here with a smirky sense that homosexuality is some kind of dirty joke. Wh... |
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Norman, Is That You? [VHS] $14.95 Talk about dated: This limp 1976 comedy, based on a flop Broadway play, deals with a pair of middle-aged African-American parents (Redd Foxx and Pearl Bailey), who are aghast to discover that their window-dresser son (Michael Warren) is gay and are ready to disown him for it. Though it's still a viable subject, it's treated here with a smirky sense that homosexuality is some kind of dirty joke. Wh... |
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