Ramones Deny Republican Support

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    One-time Lester Bangs in Birdland band member and a long-time president of Ramones Productions (he's Joey Ramone's brother), Mickey Leigh released a statement over the weekend declaring that Linda Cummings, widow of the late Johnny Ramone, has hijacked the "Ramone" name to campaign for the Republican ticket.

    "I just want it to be clear that Linda Cummings does not represent the political views of the Ramones," reads the statement. "Surely, as for Joey Ramone, the only Ramones song he would sing at a Republican campaign event would be 'Glad to See You Go!'"

    Acknowledging that Johnny Ramone declared 'God Bless George Bush' during a shocking moment at the 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Leigh retorts, "Yes, God bless George Bush for paving the way to Obama."

    Can we get an 'Amen'?

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