The Ramones

Ramones
The Ramones performing in Oslo in 1980. Left to right: Johnny, Dee Dee, and Joey.
Origin	Forest Hills, Queens, New York, United States
Country	United States
Years active	1974–1996
Genres	Punk Rock
Labels	Sire, Philips, Beggars Banquet, Radioactive, Chrysalis
Past members	Dee Dee Ramone Johnny Ramone Joey Ramone Tommy Ramone Marky Ramone Richie Ramone Elvis Ramone (Clem Burke) C. J. Ramone

The Ramones are an American punk rock group formed in New York, NY in 1976. They are most famous for their single "Blitzkrieg Bop ", off their first, self-titled album.

Members

Notable band members

Joey Ramone - Vocals (1974-1996)

Dee Dee Ramone - Bass, backing vocals (1974-1989)

Johnny Ramone - Guitar (1974-1996)

Tommy Ramone - Drums (1974–1978)

Replacement members

Marky Ramone - drums (1978–1983, 1987–1996)

Richie Ramone - drums, backing vocals (1983–1987)

C.J. Ramone - bass guitar, vocals (1989–1996)