Bassologist James LoMenzo (ex-MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) will take the slot of Billy Sheehan at the upcoming MARKY RAMONE benefit concert, taking place Friday, October 8th at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.

Sheehan regrets that he must pull out due to unforeseen commitments in Europe and sends his apologies to all: “I’m a real big fan of the Ramones and this was unexpected. Good luck on this amazing concert!”

Todd Morse hails from THE OFFSPRING and will be taking on guitar tactics and several Ramones songs. Billy Close is punk-bass extraordinaire and is a founding member of THE FREEZE (East Coast punk band) and also the punk rock band KLOVER (Mercury Records).

Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD) has confirmed to play along with Michael Graves (THE MISFITS), Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT) Marko DeSantis (SUGARCULT), Andy Hilfiger (bassologist/fashion guru) and Marky Ramone himself for a full concert of The Ramones.

You will hear the music that defined many generations and inspired many bands. Marky’s set list is comprised of 31 historical Ramones songs such as 'Sedated', 'K.K.K.', Psychotherapy', 'Blitzkreig Bop', 'Pinhead' and more.

The legendary Rock Hall of Fame drummer for The Ramones is performing a special all-star fund-raising concert on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 8pm in the MI Concert Hall. Doors open at 7:30pm. The concert is in benefit for the newly-created Marky Ramone Drum Scholarship for Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. “I am much honored to be chosen as an artist for the scholarship program. Music for kids is very important to have,” explains Marky. 100% of the event proceeds will fund the newly-created Marky Ramone Drum Scholarship at MI.

General Admission seats (festival seating) are $30, VIP seating is $45 (guaranteed first 3 rows), $99 VIP Backstage (First 3 rows seating guaranteed, Backstage Pass, After-Show Meet & Greet, Special Marky Ramone Gift bag).

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Day of show: General Admission seats (festival seating) are $35, VIP seating is $50 (guaranteed first three rows), VIP Backstage not available.

Where:

Musicians Institute Concert Hall

1655 N. McCadden Place

Hollywood, CA

Marky Ramone is a member of the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame, and is best known for the 15 years he spent drumming for The Ramones. The Ramones formed in 1974, and are often cited as the first punk-rock group. Marky is the only living member of the longest running Ramones line-up – which featured Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, and Marky. He has performed over 1700 shows and more than 15 album releases during his tenure (starting in 1978) as a member of The Ramones.

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