Release of Ramones' Debut Album

Date: April 23, 1976 • Location: Washington, United States

The American band the Ramones released their debut album, which became highly influential on the emerging punk rock movement.

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 recognized as one of the first bands of the genre. Although they never achieved significant commercial success during their existence, the band is highly influential in punk culture.