The all-star Ramones tribute band The Cretin Family performs at the official 50th anniversary event, featuring musicians including Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Blink-182’s Travis Barker, alongside others. Multiple sources report that the set consists of Ramones classics.
Billboard adds that the performance takes place Sunday, Aug. 30, at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Forever cemetery. NME reports additional surprise appearances during the show, including Fred Armisen, Jason Freese, The Linda Lindas and Billy Idol. While both outlets agree on the lineup headlining by Armstrong and Barker and the focus on Ramones material, their coverage emphasizes different aspects: Billboard highlights the venue and date, while NME highlights the rotating guest performers.
Both accounts describe the Cretin Family as a specially assembled group for the Ramones’ 50th anniversary celebration, drawing high-profile guest talent from punk and adjacent pop-punk scenes.
