Joey Ramone

Joey Ramone
Ramone c. 1980s
Background information
Birth name	Jeffrey Ross Hyman
Also known as	Joey Ramone Jeff Starship
Born	(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(s)	Singer
Years active	1972–2001
Labels	Sire Radioactive Sanctuary
Formerly of	Ramones Sibling Rivalry Sniper
Website	joeyramone.com

Jeffrey Ross Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), known professionally as Joey Ramone, was an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of the punk rock band Ramones. His image, voice, and his tenure with the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.^[1] He, along with the guitarist Johnny Ramone, are the only two original members who stayed in the band until the disbandment in 1996.