Guitar Technique
Johnny was known for his fast, high-energy playing style that consisted of rapid, down-stroked barre chords, often in a simple I-IV-V progression. Called "buzzsaw", this technique was highly influential on early punk rock guitarists. This technique was also very influential on New Wave Of British Heavy Metal bands such as Iron Maiden. His style has also been an influence on many alternative rock bands, as well as on thrash metal performers such as Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth. Guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert has cited Johnny Ramone as one of his influences.
Johnny was almost exclusively a rhythm guitarist, as exemplified by live recordings. Johnny's simple lead guitar parts can be heard on a handful of Ramones' songs (including "Time Has Come Today", "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue", and "California Sun"), but generally the infrequent guitar solos on the group's studio albums were overdubbed by Tommy Ramone, Ed Stasium, Daniel Rey, Walter Lure and other uncredited guests.
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