End of the Century

[BradH]

I actually own this DVD and find it rather depressing. They are all just so desparate for some kind of recognition.

My impression was that they were frustrated because their sales didn't measure up to their influence in the U.S.

Johnny's confusion is frustrating. As a socially conservative punk rocker, Johnny essentially rails against a significant portion of his core audience.

Oh yeah? When did this happen? Never, unlike the wretched witch Chrissie Hynde who, dressed in black leather, adomishes her audience for not being vegetarians. (I saw people get out of their seats and leave the venue in 1984 when she started b!tching about Van Halen or something.) But Johnny's personal politics was just that, personal and not onstage that I'm aware of.

But, I really feel bad for Joey. As good and influential as the Ramones were, Joey would have, should have, and could have fronted a much better band.

I don't feel bad for Joey, he made his decision. Yeah, he coulda shoulda woulda but he didn't. His solo career wouldn't have been a punk band oriented thing anyway, probably more like a Phil Specter thing. Probably with Phil Specter.