John Travolta to Host 50th Anniversary Event in LA for the Ramones Debut LP
The concert will debut Cretin Family and raise money for cancer research, with John Travolta hosting a screening of his 1976 film Carrie.
- On August 30, 2026, the Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute will take place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, hosted by actor John Travolta and featuring the Cretin Family supergroup.
- This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Ramones' self-titled debut album, widely considered their greatest achievement. The band formed in 1974, releasing 14 studio albums before dissolving in 1996 after 22 years of touring.
- Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong stated, "Generation after generation of cretins and weirdos become Ramones lovers." Blink-182's Travis Barker added, "The Ramones are the blueprint. Punk rock wouldn't be what it is today without them."
- Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 7, with proceeds benefiting cancer research at the Ellison Institute Research Foundation. The evening features screenings of Travolta's directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," and the horror classic "Carrie."
- Rhino Records plans limited edition reissues to mark the milestone, while artist Shepard Fairey will perform a DJ set. A first-time picture disc pressing arrives July 17th ahead of the concert.
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50th anniversary Ramones tribute concert announced, featuring Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker & more
‘Ramones’ album artwork. (Sire Records) A Ramones tribute concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic punk band’s 1976 self-titled debut album will take place Aug. 30 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. The event will feature the inaugural performance by the Cretin Family, a supergroup made up of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, former Ramones bassist CJ Ramone and Rancid frontman Tim Armstr…
"They are the blueprint. Punk rock wouldn't be what it is today without them": Star-studded show to mark 50th anniversary of Ramones' debut album announced
50 years on from its release, the Ramones' self-titled debut album will be commemorated with a special Los Angeles show featuring a host of rock music legends, including Billie Joe Armstrong and former band member CJ Ramone. Taking place on August 30th, 2026, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, The Official Ramones Anniversary Tribute will see Cretin Family — a supergroup featuring Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day), Travis Bark…
Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute to Feature Set By All-Star Cretins Band Fronted By Billie Joe Armstrong, Rancid’s Tim Armstrong
An Aug. 30 tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Ramones' self-titled 1976 debut album will feature a set by an all-star band and movie screenings.
BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, TRAVIS BARKER, TIM ARMSTRONG And CJ RAMONE To Perform At Official RAMONES 50th-Anniversary Tribute
Ramones Productions, Inc. and Hollywood Forever have announced the official RAMONES 50th-anniversary tribute. Taking place the evening of August 30, 2026, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, this special edition of an annual Los Angeles tradition will serve as the first milestone celebration commemoratin...
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