Which punk band is known for the song 'Blitzkrieg Bop'?

Which punk band is known for the song “Blitzkrieg Bop”? The answer is the Ramones. Released in 1976, it was the band's debut single and the opening track on their self-titled first album. Its repeated “Hey ho, let's go!” chant became one of punk rock's most recognizable rallying cries.

The song was chiefly written by drummer Tommy Ramone, with bassist Dee Dee Ramone contributing lyrics and the title. It began under the working title “Animal Hop,” inspired partly by the chant-like structure of the Bay City Rollers' “Saturday Night.” The word “blitzkrieg” refers to the German term for a rapid military attack, giving the song a provocative edge.

The Ramones' short, fast, stripped-down approach helped establish the template for American punk. Despite its lasting fame, “Blitzkrieg Bop” was not a major United States chart hit at the time. It later became a fixture at sporting events, in films and on television. The song is sometimes confused with the band's broader catalog, but it remains especially associated with their debut era and signature chant.