# The 1976 song Lemmy put in the same league as The Beatles: “Unbelievable hooks”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-1976-song-lemmy-put-in-the-same-league-as-the-beatles-unbelievable-hooks/
- Published: 2026-07-27T18:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-27T21:24:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/1976-song-lemmy-put-in-same-league-as-beatles/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Lemmy praised Ramones classic ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’.
- He compared its hooks with The Beatles’.
- The song became a defining punk anthem.

## Summary

Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead praised The Ramones’ 1976 song ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’, saying its memorable hooks placed it in the same league as The Beatles. The article presents the remark as evidence of Lemmy’s respect for concise, immediate songwriting despite Motörhead’s much heavier sound.

‘Blitzkrieg Bop’ appeared on the Ramones’ self-titled debut album in 1976 and became one of punk’s defining songs, especially through its ‘Hey! Ho! Let’s go!’ refrain. Lemmy reportedly admired the band’s directness and ability to create instantly recognisable melodies, qualities often associated with The Beatles’ pop songwriting.

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