[ramonesfreak]

are you really asking if it was just an image to cling to? for some, probably. others of us, just love the music. not all of it, but enough to be touched or entertained. i particularly love the country songs they did, merle haggard, johnny cash, george jones covers etc.... i also love their experimental, jazzier stuff that was inspired by coltane and miles davis. if you like music, particularly if you are a musician, there is some very inspired drumming and guitar work to be found that can not be found in other rock n roll bands, with a few exceptions

as far as image goes, like any band, they summon an image of something. with the dead for me, its sunny and hot afternoons in the grass drinking a beer and relaxing. sure, thats an image i cling to