Joey Ramone

Born: 1951-05-19

Birthplace: Forest Hills, Queens, New York, U.S.

Biography

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

Rock 'n' Roll High School
The Making of Sun City
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
25 Years of Punk
Car 54, Where Are You?
Hard Core Logo
1991: The Year Punk Broke
Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits
(This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

Top Movie Credits

Rock 'n' Roll High School Original Music Composer
The Making of Sun City
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB Self
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones Self
25 Years of Punk Self
Car 54, Where Are You? Joey Ramone (uncredited)
Hard Core Logo Himself
1991: The Year Punk Broke Self
Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits Self
(This Is Known as) The Blues Scale Self