Marky Ramone & the Speedkings was founded in 2001. [1] [2] The band recorded a studio album which first came out in Europe/Argentina and Japan as No If's, And's or But's. Each of these releases featured different tracks as a bonus. It was then released in the United States as Legends Bleed in September 2002 [3] and featured live tracks. The band did several European tours as well as a Japan and US tour, the latter of which ended in 2003. [4] [5] They released several singles, including "I've Got Dee Dee On My Mind" in memory of Dee Dee Ramone. A live album, Alive, was recorded and released on Rawk'A Hula Records.