Alkaline Trio, Supersuckers, The Dickies, Slashtones, Sic Fucks and Bebe Buell will all be performing at the fourth annual Life’s A Gas bash benefit celebrating the life of the legendary Ramones frontman Joey Ramone. The event, which will donate all proceeds to the Lymphoma Foundation, has been set for May 19 at NYC’s Irving Plaza. According to Billboard, an all-star Friends Of Joey Ramone jam will also be a part of the festivities. Marky and Tommy Ramone, Television’s Richard Lloyd, The Dead Boys’ Jeff Magnum and Cheetah Chrome, Andy Shernoff of the Dictators, and Heartbreakers’ Walter Lure will all be taking part in the fun.
Music guru Matt Pinfield will emcee the event and will make appearances between sets with Steven Van Zandt and actress P.J. Soles (Rock ‘n’ Roll High School).
A number of valuable items are also being put up for auction, including autographed t-shirts from the Ramones, Cheap Trick, Steven Tyler, Blondie, The Talking Heads and more. Check them out on Joey’s official web site.
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