Just recently THE BASEMENT BROADCAST conducted a video interview with former HADES bassist Jimmy Schulman:

“I had a shot at joining the Ramones—and yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds! After Dee Dee Ramone stepped away, the band was looking for a new bassist. I came out of the THRASH METAL scene playing in HADES and tried to break into one of the most iconic punk bands of all time. This is the real story of what happened, what they were actually looking for, and why it didn’t work out. I was ready for the bangs. From the outside, it might seem like just another audition—but the Ramones weren’t just hiring a player. They were protecting a sound, an image, and a legacy.”

Jimmy was one of only three bassists to be called back to audition a 2nd time. If you’re into punk history, behind-the-scenes music stories, or “almost made it” moments, this one’s for you.”

Schulman went on to play bass for Vessel Of Light on their Thy Serpent Rise and Last Ride albums as well as Cassius King with Jason McMaster. Bost bands featured Jimmy’s old Hades guitarist Dan Lorenzo.

Watch the video ‘I COULDA BEEN A RAMONE…HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED!’ here: