Vocalist and guitarist who led the punk rock band The Ramones, known for songs like "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "I Wanna Be Sedated."He was involved with the group Artists United Against Apartheid.His idol was Pete Townshend.

BEFORE FAME

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

PERSONAL LIFE

He was born to parents Charlotte Mandell and Noel Hyman and had one brother, Mickey Leigh.

Famous Quotes

I mean, like, rock n roll was always about spirit and fun.

FUN FACTS

Rock Singer Joey Ramone were born on Saturday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Rabbite, it is 135 days until Joey Ramone next birthday.