MARKY RAMONE SPOKEN WORD SHOW AT THE LIQUID ROOM, EDINBURGH IN
SCOTLAND IN APRIL 10, 2004
Copyright 2004---> : Lynne Cameron and Jari-Pekka
Laitio-Ramone.
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STORY/ REVIEW BY: LYNNE
CAMERON
(Photo: Marky and Lynne. Photo taken by Tut)
As soon as I found out that Marky Ramone was coming to Edinburgh with his
spoken word tour, I got my ticket straight away. This was just after I had
returned from seeing the Misfits in London that I found out about it. It
was great as I ordered my ticket by phone and it came within two to three
days great stuff!
I was going to be doing an interview with Marky for Jari-Pekka
Laitio-Ramone's upcoming
book (update: this event was in April 2004 and interview is in
Rock In
Peace: Dee Dee And Joey Ramone that got published on May 19,
2004).
Well on the day of the gig I phoned the Liquid Room and explained
to them that I was coming to see the gig and also to interview Marky. I
thought it best to let them know. I would like to thank very much
Catherine at the Liquid Room and Sarah too for their help in allowing me
to wait inside the Liquid Room.
When Marky arrived, Alan's and Brian's guitars (from the UK Subs) and
Marky's
drums were being set up I watched them do that. Then it was into the
soundcheck that was great fun watching, as I have never been at a
soundcheck before so this was great and Marky was hitting his drums so
hard and fast as always. Then I would say about maybe half an hour 45
minutes before the show I saw Marky and said Hi, and then I went backstage
and we chatted and had some pics taken, Marky then very kindly started
writing the opening text for Jari-Pekka's upcoming book, then he was due
to go on stage to start his spoken word show as after the show they had
to be off the stage for 9.45 as after ten pm (I did not know this as this
is the first time I have been to the Liquid Room) it becomes a night club
venue.
Spoken Word:
Anyway I left to go back to watch the show and Marky said to me to
come backstage after the show and we would do our interview then.
I got back to my place and I had a great view, I was on the balcony and a
video was on just before Marky came on showing various clips of the
Ramones. Then Marky came on and started his spoken word. He began by
telling us where he grew up in Brooklyn, and showed a pic of when he was a
little boy (I remember this picture from Bristol last year), Marky
mentioned his childhood too and describing himself as a juvenile
delinquent.
He spoke about Dust, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, he also spoke about
Jayne/Wayne County and when he joined the Ramones. He mentioned Richie
and also Clem Burke. Marky then went on to talk about his drinking and he
is very honest and open about it. Marky then went on to show us more
slides. He also mentioned some famous people he had met, like Cindy
Crawford, Tony Bennett and Julia Roberts amongst others. It was a very
entertaining evening and Marky showed plenty of slides and he showed some
art work which had been drawn by some people who had sent them to him,
they, were all terrific.
I could have listened to Marky for a long time it was very interesting
and if you get the chance to go to one of his spoken word shows please go
you will have a terrific time and the music is great!. Marky asked if
anyone had any questions and there were questions asked which Marky
answered. Marky is excellent at doing his spoken word shows and very
professional.
Live show:
Then when Marky had finished, he left for a few mins to get ready to come
on stage with Al and Bri of the UK Subs. Amongst the songs they did were
Sheena Is A Punk Rocker, I Wanna Be Sedated, I Don't Wanna Walk Around
With You, What A Wonderful World, Blitzkrieg Bop... It was great to hear
them all again. After the show finished, I went backstage to interview
Marky. Jari-Pekka and I have came up with some very good questions for
him. I would like to thank Marky for an excellent evening and come
back soon.
(Thanks Lynne Cameron)