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Also known as Jeffrey Ross Hyman, Jeff Starship, Jeffry Hyman

American punk rock singer (1951–2001)

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Joey Ramone, born Jeffrey Ross Hyman on May 19, 1951, in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. A member of the band Ramones, he performed as a baritone vocalist in the rock and punk rock genres. His musical career was associated with the Sire record label.

Ramone was a citizen of the United States and identified with Judaism. He had a sibling named Mickey Leigh. Throughout his life, he lived with Marfan syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, spina bifida, and lymphoma. He died of lymphoma from natural causes on April 15, 2001, in New York City.

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Acting · Forest Hills, Queens, New York, U.S.

Jeffry Ross Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), best known by his stage name Joey Ramone, was an American musician, vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Ramones. Joey Ramone's image, voice and tenure as front man of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.

Known for

  • Stiv — Self2019
  • Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB — Self2009
  • The Ramones: It's Alive (1974-1996) — Self2007
  • Ramones: Videobiography2007
  • Ramones: The True Story — Self (Archival Footage)2005
  • Ramones: Raw — Self2004
  • Ramones: We're Outta Here! — Self2004
  • (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale — Self2004
  • End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones — Self2003
  • Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?2003

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1951-05-19
Active to
2001-04-15

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
291,446
Total plays
2,339,662

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Jeffry Ross Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), better known as Joey Ramone, was the vocalist and co-songwriter for the legendary punk rock group Ramones. He and fellow band-mate Johnny Ramone were the only two members who stayed with the band until their retirement in 1996. Besides his work with the group, Joey has had a successful posthumous solo career. Joey grew up in Forest Hills, Queens, feeling optimistic about the future but just a hairs breath above poverty. <a href="https://www.las

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Key facts

Also known as
Joey Ramone, Jeff Starship
Born
Jeffrey Ross Hyman , ( 1951-05-19 ) May 19, 1951, New York City, U.S.
Died
April 15, 2001 (2001-04-15) (aged 49), New York City, U.S.
Genres
Punk rock
Occupation
Singer
Years active
1972–2001
Labels
Sire Radioactive Sanctuary
Formerly of
Ramones Sibling Rivalry Sniper
Website
joeyramone .com

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Encyclopedic overview

Jeffrey Ross Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), known professionally as Joey Ramone, was an American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist and founding member of the punk rock band Ramones, with Johnny Ramone and Dee Dee Ramone. His image, voice, and tenure with the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.

Born to a Jewish family in Queens, New York City, he was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and suffered a psychotic episode at age 18. After playing in the glam punk band Sniper from 1972 to 1974, Joey cofounded the Ramones in 1974. Initially the band's drummer, Joey switched to lead vocals shortly after the group's formation. Appearing on all the band's releases, he, along with guitarist Johnny Ramone, are the only two original members who stayed in the band until it disbanded in 1996.

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