Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-31 · via Billboard

Punk Legends Unite for Ramones 50th Anniversary Bash at Hollywood Forever

A one-night tribute concert at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Aug. 30 marked the 50th anniversary of the Ramones' debut album, featuring a 19-song set by Billie Joe Armstrong, Tim Armstrong, Travis Barker, and former Ramones bassist CJ Ramone. Surprise guests included Fred Armisen, The Linda Lindas, and Billy Idol, who joined for classics like "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "Beat on the Brat." The event was hosted by John Travolta and celebrated the pioneering punk band's enduring legacy.

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The tribute's setting carried particular resonance, as guitarist Johnny Ramone is interred at Hollywood Forever, making the cemetery a pilgrimage site for punk fans. CJ Ramone, who joined in 1989 after Dee Dee's departure, represented the band's later era, while all four founding members have died since 200

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