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Joey Ramone
Brand:
Penzora
Serial:
1588
Year:
2017
Theme:
Music
Biography:
Joey Ramone, born Jeffrey Ross Hyman on May 19, 1951, in Queens, New York, was the lead vocalist of the iconic punk rock band, the Ramones. He was the face and voice of the band, known for his distinctive singing style, which included a raw, almost childlike delivery.
Forming the Ramones with friends John Cummings (Johnny Ramone), Douglas Colvin (Dee Dee Ramone), and Thomas Erdelyi (Tommy Ramone), Joey helped pioneer the punk rock sound and aesthetic in the mid-1970s. Their fast-paced, stripped-down music and rebellious attitude resonated with a generation.
Joey’s personal life was marked by health challenges. He battled obsessive-compulsive disorder and was later diagnosed with lymphoma. Despite these difficulties, he continued to perform and record music, releasing a solo album, "Don't Worry About Me," posthumously in 2002. Joey Ramone died on April 15, 2001, but his influence on music remains profound, solidifying his status as a punk rock legend.
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