On this date in 1976, The Ramones released their self-titled debut album. 14 songs in less than 28 minutes. It contained the singles, “Blitzkrieg Bop” and “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend”. The singles didn’t chart and the best the album could muster was a peak at the #111 spot on the U.S. albums chart. Nonetheless, legend was born. The legendary punk band from Queens, NY turned in their leather jackets for good in 1996.

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