Subsequent to Dee Dee Ramone's death in 2002, filmster Lech Kowalski released Hey Is Dee Dee Home, a documentary about the Ramones bassist, one of the founding fathers of punk rock. On March 10, History On My Arms will be released as a two-disc set, and it includes the lengthier Hey Is Dee Dee Home feature as well as additional short films, History On My Arms (the release's namesake) and Vom In Paris.
Much of the footage for Hey Is Dee Dee Home was taken in 1992 when Dee Dee contributed to Kowalski's Johnny Thunders film, Born To Lose: The Last Rock And Roll Movie. Dee Dee's contribution: candid interviews chronicling moments in rock ‘n’ roll history, all about the ’70s punk rock scene, past girlfriends, Johnny Thunders, tattoos, drugs, irreverence and mischief. From what I gather, Vom In Paris and History On My Arms offer more stories and more mischief.
Finally, the DVD comes bundled with Dee Dee Blues, a CD of remastered guitar recordings. A special treat, indeed!
