I don’t judge music by “if it’s played on a jukebox”.
That’s crazy.
You are giving your opinion. Not facts.
Many people love the Ramones. Many musicians are influenced by them. I believe their music and influence will stand the test of time.
Again, giving your opinion is of course fine. But stating your opinions as fact is absurd.
Of course. Music is a subjective medium. I have a little experience in music as a lead singer and drummer and rhythm guitar player, so I state things as I see them...as do we all. Unfortunately, sometimes it comes out too strong because I so believe in melody.
I grew up listening to Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Strauss, et al. I also grew up listening to the Crystals, Ronettes, Dion, Smokey, Supremes and all of Motown. I know melody when I hear it. I never heard a melody from the Ramones, but I'm open to hearing such. Probably tuned them out because of their thrash playing. Give me a song to listen to.
Sorry to have P'd you off.