The Ramones' legacy, despite their influence in punk rock, has become overshadowed by legal disputes involving former business manager David Frey and Linda Cummings-Ramone, widow of guitarist Johnny Ramone. Frey has filed a $1 million defamation lawsuit against Cummings-Ramone after she accused him of misogynistic behavior and threatening to leak a compromising video. Cummings-Ramone has also filed her own lawsuit against Mitchel Hyman, alleging harassment. Despite their popularity, years of internal discord have hindered the Ramones' catalog from achieving the recognition it deserves.
After years of legal battles, the Ramones' catalog is less celebrated, with disputes between Linda Cummings-Ramone and former manager David Frey overshadowing their musical legacy.
David Frey claims Linda Cummings-Ramone's allegations against him are completely false and filed a defamation lawsuit in response to her claims.
Despite being a seminal punk band, the Ramones have not enjoyed commercial success, raising questions about the management of their musical catalog.
Linda Cummings-Ramone claims she's been pushed out of the company responsible for monetizing the Ramones' legacy and the ongoing disputes hinder the band's recognition.
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