On This Date In...

1989 Dee Dee Ramone released his solo album Standing in the Spotlight as Dee Dee King.

Also on this date in 1995 the Ramones appeared on the 1995 MTV Movie Awards where they performed a medley of the songs nominated for "Best Song From a Movie". The nominated songs were: "Big Empty" by Stone Temple Pilots, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" by Elton John, "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" by Urge Overkill, "I'll Remember You" by Madonna and "Regulate" by Warren G.