Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone

Great autobiography of Marky Ramone that follows his humble upbringing in New York as he witnesses events like the moon landing, Kennedy as president, Martin Luther King being assassinated, and more. Always an outsider and a rebel, Marky Ramone goes from one adventure to another, and one band to another, until he finds his sweet spot in the Ramones. It's cool to feel like you're up close and personal with him as he tries to find himself and where he really fits in.

As a musician, I enjoyed the attention to detail and little things that made his sound a little different, such as his request for a bigger bass drum. I was keen to learn of Marky's influencers, like The Who and Alice Cooper. It was interesting to read about his experiences of seeing Jim Morrison and John Lennon in person.

This book is a real treasure trove and time capsule as it pertains to unearthing lots of cool music history from the 60s to the present. The author painted a great picture of New York in the 70s that made me want more!

The story is easy to read and fun to follow. It is unpretentious and funny at times. I would highly recommend it.