Since the mid-1970s, California has had thriving regional punk rock movements. It primarily consists of bands from the Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, San Francisco, Fresno, Bakersfield, Alameda County, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Oakland and Berkeley areas.
Image: 924 Gilman Street (3)
Image: The facade of Barrington Hall taken during mid afternoon
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Image: Being As An Ocean at Chain Reaction
The Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in the New York City neighborhood Forest Hills, Queens in 1974. Known for helping establish the punk movement in the United States and elsewhere, the Ramones are often cited as the first true punk band. Though initially achieving little commercial success, the band is seen today as highly influential in punk culture.
Ramones in 1977 From left to right: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone
Forest Hills High School, attended by the four original members of the Ramones
Ramones performing in Toronto in 1976
April 1976 issue of Punk. The cover image of Joey, by Punk cofounder John Holmstrom, was inspired by the work of comic book artist Will Eisner. Holmstrom would go on to do album art for Rocket to Russia and Road to Ruin.