Ramones, have been announced as part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027. As new honorees in the category of Recording.The Ramones are set to receive their star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame – celebrating art, entertainment and all things Hollywood – as the news arrives alongside this year’s 50th Anniversary of the band’s debut album.

Also coming up in Hollywood is The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute, presented by Ramones Productions, Inc. and Hollywood Forever. Taking place the evening of August 30th, 2026, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, this special edition of an annual Los Angeles tradition will serve as the first milestone celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Ramones’ self-titled, debut album. Hosted by John Travolta, the concert will include the inaugural live performance from Cretin Family featuring Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day), Travis Barker (Blink-182), CJ Ramone (Ramones) and special surprise guests playing a set of Ramones songs – as well as a double feature screening of Carrie’s 50th Anniversary Deluxe edition, and John Travolta’s new film, Propeller One-Way Night Coach. Shepard Fairey will present a Guest DJ set, with proceeds from the event supporting David Agus MD Cancer Research at Ellison Institute.

Joey Ramone (vocals), Johnny Ramone (guitar), Dee Dee Ramone (bass) and Tommy Ramone (drums) ignited the punk revoloution cut through the era’s excess with a brash attitude and a set of songs – “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Judy is a Punk” and a dozen other short, combustible, stripped-down but groundbreaking blasts – that were like nothing else at the time.

Ahead of The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute, Rhino released a limited edition, first-time picture disc pressing of Ramones on July 17th, and will release a 2LP colored edition of the Ramones’ Live at The Roxy, 8/12/76 on July 31st, as part of its Spirit of ’76 campaign.

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