JOEY RAMONE – THE RAMONES, Two pages of handwritten working lyrics

Two sheets of yellow lined paper bearing Joey Ramone’s (1951–2001) handwritten working lyrics for ‘Censorshit’, the opening track on the album *Mondo Bizarro*, released by the Ramones in 1992. The two sheets feature different versions of the lyrics, rewrites and marginal notes, offering an insight into the artist’s writing process. Several passages appear in the recorded version, whilst others reveal lines that were discarded or altered. The manuscript also contains personal notes relating to a proposed radio programme, including several suggested titles featuring the name Joey Ramone. Among these is ‘Joey Ramone’s Radio Coup’, a title ultimately chosen for a programme broadcast in 1996 on the music platform Addicted to Noise. These annotations shed further light on the artist’s activities beyond his career with the Ramones. The pages come directly from Joey Ramone’s personal collection. Their authenticity and provenance are attested to by a letter from his estate, signed on 11 February 2013 by Mickey Leigh, the artist’s brother. An Aguttes certificate is enclosed.

Estimate:$1,672.28

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