Becoming a Ramone | Fender

#punkinspired Christopher Joseph Ward, better known as CJ Ramone, really only went to audition to play bass for famed New York punk rock band Ramones because he was a big fan. "I wasn't intimidated; I wasn't nervous because I wasn't going there to get the audition. I was going there to meet the band," shared Ward. After a few callbacks, however, he realized he actually had a chance to get the gig. Learn the full story about how he became part of the legendary punk band in this video. The accessibility of punk-rock music has inspired many ambitious musicians to pick up a guitar and try their hand at basic power chords. Touché Amoré’s Nick Steinhardt is one of those artists who had an interest in punk, but taking that style to the next level was even more appealing. Learn more about Steinhardt's thoughts on punk in this exclusive interview. #punkinspired ... See more of Fender's tribute to punk here: http://bit.ly/Fender-Punk-YT2 SUBSCRIBE NOW: http://bit.ly/FenderSubscribe SHOP NOW: bit.ly/ShopFender About Fender: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is the world’s foremost manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and related equipment. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock ‘n’ roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues, and many others. Connect with Fender: Visit FENDER WEBSITE: https://www.fender.com Like FENDER on FACEBOOK:   / fender   Follow FENDER on TWITTER:   / fender   Follow FENDER on INSTAGRAM:   / fender   Follow FENDER on TUMBLR:   / officialfender   Follow FENDER on SNAPCHAT:   / fender   Becoming a Ramone | Fender    / fender