![]() Ramone, is an American musician best known for working as the bassist, backing and occasional lead vocalist of the punk rock group the Ramones from 1989 to 1996. ![]() Their final gig was on Augat The Palace, in Hollywood, CA.Christopher Joseph Ward (born October 8, 1965), better known as C. Ramones released their last studio album, "¡Adios Amigos!" in 1995, followed by a world tour and a farewell tour in USA as part of the Lollapalooza Festival. They released the covers album "Acid Eaters" in 1993. In 1992 the band released "Mondo Bizarro" and embarked in a world tour. Christopher Ward enters as the new bass player under the stage name "C.J. The bass parts were recorded by other musicians and the album released in 1989. With Marky's return the Ramones started to record their 11th studio album, "Brain Dead", but soon Dee Dee Ramone quit the band. It didn't work, and Marky Ramone, who was sober, returned to his position. He was briefly replaced by Blondie drummer Clem Burke. ![]() After 4 years, he quit the band because he never receive money for merchandising selling. He was replaced by Richard Reinhardt ( Richie Ramone ), who contributed with songwriting and lead vocals. In 1983, drummer Marky Ramone leaves the band, because of alcohol abuse. The band had serious disagreements with Spector, though the album was the most successful on charts. Record producer Phil Spector got interested in the band and produced their 1980 album "End of the Century". Ramones debuted on the screen with Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979), from producer Roger Corman. With the new line up, they recorded their fourth album, "Road to Ruin", which includes one of their most popular songs, "I Wanna Be Sedated". Former Richard Hell & The Voidoids drummer, Mark Bell, enters as Marky Ramone on drums. He didn't leave the band, though, staying as their record producer under his real name, Erdelyi. In early 1978, Tommy Ramone quit his drummer position, exhausted of touring. In 1977 they released two more albums: "Leave Home" and "Rocket to Russia". The album wasn't a commercial success, but after a brief tour in England (where they meet members of Sex Pistols and The Clash ), their live performances outside New York began to be very successful. The longest song lasted 2 1/2 minutes, another characteristic from Ramones, fast and short songs, full of energy. In 1975 they signed a record contract with Sire Records, and their debut album, "Ramones", was released on April, 1976. Their fast sound and lanky look cause a great impact on the audience, and soon they became regular performers at CBGB. They debuted on renowned club CBGB on August 16, 1974. Ramones first gig was on March 30, 1974, at Performance Studios. It was natural he became the new drummer, as Tommy Ramone. Thomas Erdelyi was working as the band's manager, and while the band was auditioning drummers, he often demonstrate to the candidates how to play the drums. But he also realized he couldn't sing and play the drums, so he quit the drums and became the lead singer, as Dee Dee continued to count each song's tempo, originating the Ramones trademark "1, 2, 3, 4!" shout between songs. They became Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone and the band Ramones.ĭee Dee realized he couldn't sing and play the bass so Joey took the lead singing. He convinced his band mates to adopt the same surname. Douglas soon change to bass guitar and adopted the stage name of Dee Dee Ramone inspired by a 50's gangsters film, with brothers who shared the same last name. In 1974, John (lead guitar) and Douglas (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) invited Jeffrey to join them to form a band as a drummer. They befriended Douglas Colvin ( Dee Dee Ramone ) and former glam rock band "Sniper" lead singer, Jeffrey Hyman ( Joey Ramone ). ![]() School friends John Cummings ( Johnny Ramone ) and Thomas Erdelyi ( Tommy Ramone ) were together in a band called "Tangerine Puppets" between 1966-1967. All the band members have adopted the fake surname "Ramone" alongside their stage name. They are known as one of the pioneers of the punk rock sound. Punk Rock band formed in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, USA, in 1974.
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