The Independent — Punk pioneers The Ramones have been honoured at a rock awards ceremony for their contribution as trailblazers. more info

Time — It's been a long time coming more info

Pop Candy — Friday's headlines also include the Ramones, Black Keys and Courtney Love. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — To honor Joey Ramone (who would have turned 63 this year) and the Ramones (who celebrate their 40th anniversary as a band this year), the annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash returns. Here's the details:Following the tradition, this year's BASH... more info

ContactMusic — Former Ramones drummer Richie Ramone is facing legal action amid allegations he owes a one-time business partner a cut of royalties and expenses for... more info

Stereogum — English rockers Elbow have put together a short documentary/music video chronicling the story of Dennis and Lois, a couple who grew up in the New York music scene in the heyday of CBGB and the Ramones. The video serves as a tribute to old New York: â... more info

Chorus.fm — Check the replies to see *Bruce Springsteen (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/bruce springsteen/)* covering the *Ramones (http://www.absolutepunk.net/ramones)* "Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?" live. more info

The Devil Has The Best Tuna — The simply amazing PINs have curated an alternative Christmas album, Hymns, full of bands who would have been fixtures in John Peel's Festive Fifty. It's as if someone has checked out the bands that have featured on the blog and asked them al... more info

USA Today Music — Album bundles also survey Miles Davis, John Mellencamp, The Clash, ZZ Top and Paul Simon. more info

411 Mania — From the Sex Pistols and the Clash to the Ramones, the Dead Kennedys and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas counts down the top 8 punk rock bands of all time! more info