Paul McCartney's Beatles alias inspired the band name of iconic rock group The Ramones
The Ramones were one of the defining bands of the punk rock era - and they took their name from one of The Beatles, who was forced to use a pseudonym to check into hotels
In the swinging sixties, The Beatles were the heartthrobs of Great Britain, causing a frenzy wherever they went.
To dodge their adoring fans, Paul McCartney and John Lennon had to resort to pseudonyms while lodging at hotels. It was one such alias that inadvertently gave rise to a legendary punk rock group—the Ramones. The Ramones, in homage to Paul, all took on the last name Ramone. Drummer Marky Ramone reminisced about the origin of their iconic band name during an interview. He credited the idea to the band's bassist, Dee Dee Ramone, who was inspired by The Beatles' early days when they were known as The Silver Beatles and chased by legions of fans.
Marky recounted, "So the next thing you know, Paul McCartney would sign into a hotel room as Paul Ramon."
Source: themirror.com/Callum Crumlish
