7/21/2016
July 21st, 2016MY THOUGHTS/TIPS ON THE JOHNNY RAMONE TRIBUTE 2016 @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery This event started in 2004 and I've been going since 2005. I think. Its my TOP LA event and I've only missed one year in protest- my reasons were posted when it happened. I WROTE THIS BLOG IN 2016 SO PLEASE BE AWARE THINGS MAY HAVE CHANGED, CHECK RAMONES.COM FOR NEW EVENTS ETC. ARRIVING THERE Early arrival is very encouraged, because the stuff that happens BEFORE the movie begins is the best. LATECOMERS SHOULD USE UBER TO GET IN LINE FASTER. I say stay home if you're gonna come late, the best part is being there during the daytime, set aside the day and plan on being there by 5pm to grab a spot in line, bring alot of thick blankets and food, beer/wine, cheese or any snacks. You will also miss the punk rock celebrities that tend to talk to the public and you can also see the splendor of the Hollywood Forever grounds, which are amazing and rich in Hollywood history. hollywoodforever.com/culture/ Kids are Free but people will be DRINKING at this event, don't expect a G RATED audience. Better go super early because this year will get super packed like NEVER before due to all the publicity from KLOS. ONCE INSIDE MUST DO: once you enter the cemetery- go sharply left THEN RIGHT after the bird cage and you'll end up at the grave of Dee Dee ramone, the only Ramone buried in la. Johnny ramones statue will be close to the event area, next to the main mausoleum. He is NOT buried there, his wife has his ashes at home but they will be transferred there after her death I assume. Metallica's kirk hammett will be displaying his art and collectibles inside the mausoleum. Jenny Lens, the legendary photographer of punk in the late 70's/early 80's will be there displaying her Ramones photos. She is also a friend of mine and very nice to me. You can support her work here: https://amzn.to/2PUnFRT People I've met there: Henry Rollins, PJ Soles, Monte A. Melnick, Arturo Vega (RIP) Tommy Ramone (RIP) Marky Ramone, CJ Ramone, Jerry Only Some were official meet n greets, others were spontaneous. I've also spotted Lisa-Marie Presley, John Waters, Johnny Depp was a circus lol, Dita Von Teese,Morissey Tracey Lords n Many many more people. Once it gets dark walking around the cemetery is not recommended unless you know the layout really well. The Security team is very alert- although very professional here. COME EARLY and bring a cooler with drinks and food and this will be enjoyable. If you are coming after dark, you will be assed out of places to lay the blanket at and will have to buy overpriced drinks and food at food trucks. You'll definitely miss the show waiting in a long line. This year, john doe from the band X will be conducting a q & a session with the cast of the Ramones movie Rock & Roll High School . Any true Ramones fan should check it out. Try to bring a thick blanket and put a sheet over it. preparation is key to enjoyijng this extremely unique event. it may even be the last year that it happens. I gotta give it to Linda Ramone, widow of Johnny Ramone the guitarist for keeping the legacy alive I have expressed mixed emotions about things this event could do but it would require divulging DRAMA and I would like to avoid that when it comes to my favorite band. I was not there and cannot sufficiently comment without being somewhat judgmental and that's not a good look. Kids are free this year but remember, punks will be in attendance, being....punks. this may not be the quietest movie going experience, that's for sure. Do not forget: buy a licensed ramones t-shirt from the tents - super quality hard to find items that dont get sold everywhere and you can beat the Shipping fees Presented by Linda Ramone: The Johnny Ramone Tribute is a fundraising event for the Johnny and Linda Ramone Foundation, which provides funding for Dr. David Agus at the Center for Applied Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.- Hollywood Forever website page http://hollywoodforever.ticketfly.com/event/1205111-johnny-ramone-tribute-2016-los-angeles/ TO BUY TICKETS Diana Rangel instagram: dianarangelmakeup [email protected] like me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/MAKEUPBYDIANARANGEL ESSENTIAL RAMONES MUSIC & BOOKS! MY FAVORITE BAND FOR MANY REASONS BUT MOSTLY
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