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On August 30, CJ Ramone (ex-Ramones), Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day), Travis Barker (Blink-182), and Tim Armstrong (Rancid) will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ramones’ self-titled album during a show at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA. The supergroup will perform under the name Cretin Family. The event will be hosted by John Travolta, who will be screening “Propeller One-Way Night Coach” and a 50th anniversary deluxe edition of “Carrie.” DJ Shepard Fairey will also take part.

Those involved in the show commented:

Johnny Ramone’s widow Linda Ramone:

“I’m excited to celebrate the best band ever with Ramones fans from all over the world, and to welcome our new generation of fans. See you at Hollywood Forever. Hey Ho, Let’s Go! Gabba Gabba Hey!”

John Travolta:

“Two years ago, I had the pleasure of experiencing the Hollywood Forever Johnny Ramone Tribute for the first time. It was a blast, and I want to return again for the Ramones tribute! With showing something new, my directorial debut, ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach.’ And something old, the 50th anniversary of original ‘Carrie.’ It is going to be a fun night. See you there!”

Tim Armstrong:

“From the moment I first heard the Ramones, music was never the same. They are my favorite band of all time ! I can’t wait to play those great and perfect Ramones songs with my friends CJ, Travis and Billie. It’s gonna be wild!”

Billie Joe Armstrong:

“The spirit of the Ramones is alive in every backyard punk show, punk club and festival. Generation after generation of cretins and weirdos become Ramones lovers. Kids are influenced by the Ramones and they don’t even know it yet. ¡Viva Ramones!”

Travis Barker:

“The Ramones are the blueprint. Punk rock wouldn’t be what it is today without them. I’m honored to celebrate 50 years of one of the greatest bands ever!!!”

CJ Ramone:

“This is gonna be the biggest celebration of the Ramones anyone has seen for a long time!!!”