Joey Ramone B'day Party featuring DEATH!

I suppose it's grimly fitting that Death is playing tonight's annual party celebrating Joey Ramone's b'day. I rarely go to the various commemorative Joey R events. (I went to one at Manitoba's a number of years ago during which, after stepping on his foot by mistake, I drunkenly told Ace Frehley he was just pissed off 'cause he's old.) But, I am going to the big bash tonight at Irving Plaza (now named the Filmore East, as if any kids going to shows there know what the hell that scene was all about). Yes, I'm going to see Death!

The place is bound to be filled with old and young poseurs and hangers-on, as well as some folks I haven't seen in forever. Maybe we'll run into our old pal Mickey Lee (Joey's real brother), who we used to talk to all the time when he tended bar at the sadly defunct Coney Island High.

I have no idea what to expect, but I really hope they kick ass. I can't wait to hear "Keep on Knocking" live. Wow.