The truth that haunts the Ramones: 'They sold more T-shirts than records'
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- The Ramones' debut album, released in 1976, is considered one of the most influential in music history despite poor initial sales.
- The band adopted a uniform look and the surname 'Ramone,' creating an iconic image that became synonymous with punk.
- Their music was a revolt against the pretentiousness of 1970s rock, focusing on fast, simple, and melodic songs.
- Arturo Vega, known as 'the fifth Ramone,' designed the band's iconic logo and pioneered band merchandise, including T-shirts.
- Ramones merchandise, especially T-shirts, became more profitable than their music, transcending the band's actual fame.