The Ramones were a seminal punk band formed in 1974 in New York City. They are credited with helping to define the punk rock sound and style, and are often cited as one of the most influential bands of all time. The band's original lineup consisted of four members: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone. They released their debut album, 'Ramones, ' in 1976, which featured classic punk songs such as 'Blitzkrieg Bop' and 'I Wanna Be Sedated.' The Ramones went on to release a total of fourteen studio albums before disbanding in 1996.