Joey Ramone

Punk Singer

Birthday May 19, 1951

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Apr 15, 2001 (49)

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About

Vocalist and guitarist who led the punk rock band The Ramones, known for songs like "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "I Wanna Be Sedated."

Before Fame

He was diagnosed with OCD at the age of eighteen. His band before The Ramones was called Sniper.

Trivia

He was involved with the group Artists United Against Apartheid.

Family Life

He was born to parents Charlotte Mandell and Noel Hyman. He had one brother, Mickey Leigh. His childhood girlfriend, Linda, later married his bandmate Johnny Ramone.

Associated With

His idol was Pete Townshend.