Joey Ramone
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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.