The relationship of the Ramones members was often rocky, as documented in 22-year tour manager Monte Melnick’s book, "On the Road with the Ramones", and Mickey Leigh’s book, "I Slept with Joey Ramone". In the documentary "", Richie reveals that he had artistic differences with Johnny Ramone that escalated in the recording studio while Richie was remixing "Halfway to Sanity" at the late night request of Joey Ramone to fix the album. However, Richie enjoyed close bonds with songwriter/bassist Dee Dee Ramone and Joey Ramone who stated, “ saved the band as far as I’m concerned. He’s the greatest thing to happen to the Ramones. He put the spirit back in the band.”