April 23, 1976 –
Sire Records released The Ramones eponymous debut album, which arguably ushered in the punk rock era, on this date.
The album took seven days to make and cost $6,400, while its iconic front cover – depicting the band standing against a brick wall – was taken by renowned punk photographer Roberta Bayley and cost the record company just $125.
The Haus of Dcaligari 