
I'd say we unconsciously kind of wrote the blueprint. The Ramones were the trailblazers for the whole punk rock movement. But it was never a conventional hit single. I, very much, am looking forward to working with them.”Ī few years before his 2001 death, Joey Ramone told us that the Ramones essentially did everything they set out to do: “Maybe the only thing that didn't come our way was makin' a lot of money. Rolling Stone readers voted I Wanna Be Sedated the best Ramones track in 2013. I’m thoroughly convinced of their eagerness to perpetuate his legacy, and their sincerity about doing it in a way that will never compromise his credibility. Joey Ramone came up with the idea for this song after he burned himself with hot water and had to be treated at a hospital. RamonesRoad to Ruin 1978 Sire Records, Inc.Remastering Engineer: Bill Inglo.

Joey Ramone’s brother Mitchel Hyman - better known as musician Mickey Leigh (pronunced “Lee”) - said in the statement announcing the deal: “I’m happy to welcome Primary Wave as partners in my brother’s interests in Ramones. Youre watching the official music video for the Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated from the 1978 album Road To Ruin. Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner RecordsI Wanna Be Sedated (2002 Remaster) According to The Wall Street Journal, “The acquisition was part of a larger $2 billion partnership between independent publisher Primary Wave Music and investment company Brookfield Asset Management.” Joey Ramone died at age 49 from lymphatic cancer.Īmong the songs included in the deal are “I Wanna Be Sedated,” “Judy Is A Punk,” “Beat On The Brat,” “Swallow My Pride,” and “Rock N' Roll High School.” Please note that our catalog only lists songs that weve set up within. The estate of late- Ramones frontman Joey Ramone has sold a stake of his publishing rights and non-exclusive rights to the singer's name and likeness for $10 million.
