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KRAM TO RELEASE COVER OF RAMONES “BLITZKRIEG BOP”
Quiksilver Launches Product-Line Based On Iconic Ramones Originals In An Agreement With Global Merchandise Label Bravado.
Sydney – Quiksilver, the world’s largest surf company, and one of Australia’s most recognised musicians, Kram, have teamed up to produce a cover of one of Punk Rock’s most recognised songs, the infamous “Blitzkrieg Bop” as originally performed by the Ramones.
The collaboration is a continuation of a relationship that began earlier this year when Kram was invited to play at Quiksilver’s “Pro Show” music festival on the Gold Coast and co-host the hugely popular “Backstage with Hoy” segments that featured on quiksilverpro.com.au<http://www.quiksilverpro.com.au/> during the first event on the 2009 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour.
The Ramones, who are universally regarded as spearheading the punk music revolution of the 70s, chose “Blitzkrieg Bop” as their inaugural release and the song’s opening line, “Hey! Ho! Let’s Go!” became an unforgettable chant that helped define a brand new era in Rock n’ Roll.
Kram’s rendition honours the fast-paced catchiness of the original and sees the talented musician spread his skills across all facets of the song – Kram plays drums, lead guitar, and bass guitar and belts out the vocals with the frenzied, no-fuss intensity all the original band members would be proud of.
The cover of “Blitzkrieg Bop” is supported by a film clip starring Kram, former world champion Aussie surfer Matt Hoy and other members of Quiksilver’s pro surf team. Filmed over two days on Victoria’s rugged South West coast, the clip was produced by Soup Kitchen films and has been described by director Toby Angwin as a hybrid blend of “Dog Town meets Mad Max”. Click HERE<http://www.getmusic.com.au/kram/videos> to watch the video.
A Quiksilver/Ramones product-line, which includes t-shirts with artwork based on iconic Ramones originals has been produced in agreement with the Ramones’ global merchandise licensee, Bravado. The t-shirt product names are inspired by Ramones songs with tees called “Gabba Gabba Hey”, “Blitzkrieg” and “Rockaway”.
A pair of Quiksilver boardshorts featuring Ramones art is also being made available for sale, in black quick-dry fabric with white artwork.
