Marky Ramone & the Speedkings was founded in 2001. 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 got then released in the USA as Legends Bleed in September 2002 and featured live tracks. The band did several Euro Tours as well as a Japan Tour and a US Tour which ended in 2003. They released several 7 inches, 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.