The Ramones are widely regarded as one of the most important punk bands in history, but many people don’t know the story behind their name.

The Ramones might be wellknown, but their eponymous name’s origin is shrouded in mystery for many. Emerging from the Forest Hills neighbourhood of Queens, New York, in 1974, the American punk rock ensemble was pivotal in spearheading the punk movement in both the US and around the world.

Despite not hitting the jackpot in terms of record sales during their active years, today the Ramones are hailed as punk culture icons. Curiously, each member donned the Ramone moniker yet shared no familial ties…