Joey Ramone with Banner, New York City, 1977

Made in New York City in 1977, this image of Joey Ramone with a banner belongs to the visual history of Ramones at the height of downtown punk’s early force. The graphic setting amplifies the directness that defined the band’s public presence.

Chris Stein photographed the Ramones circle from within the same cultural ecosystem that produced Blondie. His pictures preserve the proximity of bands whose histories unfolded in shared rooms, streets, and clubs.

Open Edition. Archival pigment print on premium cotton photographic paper. Certificate of Authenticity included. Worldwide insured shipping.