CJ RAMONE I ALMOST DIDN'T PLAY ON THE LOLLAPALOOZA TOUR: FULL INTERVIEW

CJ Ramone reveals he almost turned down the Ramones' final tour (Lollapalooza 1996) because he wanted to ride his custom-built motorcycle across all 50 states instead! In this in-depth interview, CJ shares how he and his buddy ended up doing both: building his own rigid Harley, riding solo to every single show while the band traveled by bus, and then continuing his epic road trip after the tour ended. From breakdowns and speeding tickets in the lower 48 to the freedom (and chaos) of life on two wheels between gigs — these are raw, never-before-heard road stories straight from the punk legend. Topics covered: • Why he almost skipped the final Ramones tour for a 50-state motorcycle adventure • Building his custom rigid Harley from scratch • Riding between every Lollapalooza show (while the band took the bus) • Mechanical failures, close calls, tickets, and unforgettable moments on the road • Life on two wheels vs. the tour bus lifestyle • His lifelong passion for motorcycles and what he’d do differently If you're a Ramones fan, motorcycle rider, or love authentic rock 'n' roll adventure tales, this one’s for you. Hit LIKE and subscribe for more legendary interviews! Timestamps: 00:00 I became good friends with Dee Dee 00:25 Head on motorcycle collision 00:40 CJ and new bike he built 60s outlaw chopper 01:39 Why he almost didn’t join the LOLLALALOOZA tour 02:09 Johnny told me were offered the tour 02:24 I gave you for years notice 02:40 You should get DEE DEE RAMONE and TOMMY RAMONE to play the final LOLLAPALOOZA tour 03:15 I couldn't believe it, there's no way 03:55 I'll do the LOLAPALOOZA tour but only on my motorcycle 04:17 Johnny Ramone said if you miss a show you lose a weeks pay 04:35 First day on tour we get pulled over by the cops and the bike breaks down 05:38 I did that entire tour on a rigid, no rear suspension 1960s chopper 06:07 COMING SOON! I got emotional just to be asked to speak at JOHNNY RAMONE'S memorial Follow CJ Ramone: Instagram: @theecjramone Follow The Basement Broadcast Instagram @thebasementbroadcast Facebook The Basement Broadcast #CJRamone #Ramones #MotorcycleTour #50States #Lollapalooza1996 #PunkRock #CustomBike #Interview #chopper