Rock History - Jeffrey Ross Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001) RAMONES
Jeffrey Ross Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), best known by his stage name Joey Ramone, was an American musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Ramones. Joey Ramone's image, voice, and tenure as frontman of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.In 2001, the Ramones were named as inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, prior to the ceremony held early the following year.
Joey Ramone died of lymphoma at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on April 15, 2001, after a seven-year battle, a month before he would have turned 50.
Joey Ramone
Born: May 19, 1951, Forest Hills, New York City, New York, United States
Died: April 15, 2001, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Height: 1.98 m
Buried: April 17, 2001, Hillside Cemetery, New Jersey, United States
Music group: Ramones (1974 – 1996)
