How many of the Ramones are dead?

How many of the Ramones are dead?

By 2014, all four of the band's original members had died – lead singer Joey Ramone (1951–2001), bassist Dee Dee Ramone (1951–2002), guitarist Johnny Ramone (1948–2004) and drummer Tommy Ramone (1949–2014). The remaining surviving members of the Ramones—bassist C. J.

Why are all the Ramones dead?

By 2004, three of the founding musicians - lead singer Joey Ramone, guitarist Johnny Ramone and bassist Dee Dee Ramone - had passed away. Johnny Ramone died in 2004 of prostate cancer. Joey Ramone died in 2001 of lymphatic cancer. In 2002, Dee Dee Ramone died from a heroin overdose.

Why did Dee Dee leave the Ramones?

Dee Dee was the band's bassist and songwriter from 19, when he left to pursue a short-lived career in hip hop music under the name Dee Dee King. He soon returned to his punk roots and released three solo albums featuring brand-new songs, many of which were later recorded by the Ramones.

Did Joey marry?

The three decided that no matter what happened, they wouldn't let it break up the Ramones. Linda and Joey stayed together for an awkward year and a half (though never married), during which time they all still toured together in a van, while Johnny did his best to push his way between them.

Where is Joey Ramones grave?

Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, United States Joey Ramone/Local de enterro

Are any of the Ramones still living?

• HiCustomer Yes there are surviving members of the Ramones. Still alive are - Tommy Ramone (who played drums from 1974-1978), Marky Ramone (who played drums from 1978-1983, 1987-1996), Billy Rogers (who played drums in 1983), Elvis Ramone (who played drums in 1987), Richie Ramone (who played drums from 1983-1987) and C. J.

Are all the Ramones Dead?

• The four all took ''Ramone'' as a last name: Cummings became Johnny Ramone, Colvin became Dee Dee Ramone, Hyman became Joey Ramone and Erdelyi became Tommy Ramone. The other three original Ramones all died between 20.

How did Johnny Ramone die?

• On Septem, Johnny Ramone died in his Los Angeles home at the age of 55 from prostate cancer. Many of his friends and musical contemporaries came to pay their respects. His wife Linda kept his cremains.

Where is Johnny Ramone buried?

• Johnny Ramone, the third member of the punk rock sensations The Ramones to pass away, has been remembered with a bronze statue at his grave site in the Hollywood Forever cemetery, Los Angeles, California.