C. J. Ramone
Christopher Joseph Ward (born October 8, 1965), better known as C. J. Ramone, is an American musician. He is best known for working as the bassist, backing and occasional lead vocalist of the punk rock group the Ramones from 1989 until the band's retirement in 1996. He replaced the original bassist Dee Dee Ramone. He is one of the four surviving members (and only bassist) of the Ramones, along with three of their drummers, Marky Ramone, Richie Ramone, and Elvis Ramone.
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 Ramone at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Joseph Ward |
| Also known as | C. Jay |
| Born | October 8, 1965
(aged 60)[1] New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Sire, Radioactive, Chrysalis, Mayhem, ACME, The Raven and the Crow, Fat Wreck Chords |
| Associated acts | Ramones, Los Gusanos, The Ramainz, 22 Jacks, Bad Chopper, Daniel Rey, Brant Bjork, Steve Soto, David Hidalgo Jr., Jonny Wickersham, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes |
| Website | cjramone |
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C. J. Ramone at a show in 1991
References
- ↑ "Famous birthdays for Oct. 8: Bella Thorne, Chevy Chase - UPI.com". UPI. Retrieved April 14, 2023.