Formation (1974–1975)
The original members of the band met in and around the middle-class neighborhood of See more

Tension between Joey and Johnny colored much of the Ramones' career. The pair were politically antagonistic, with Joey being a liberal and Johnny a conservative. Their personalities … See more

The Ramones had a broad and lasting influence on the development of popular music. Music historian Jon Savage writes of their debut album that "it remains one of the few records that … See more

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Musical style
The Ramones' loud, fast, straightforward musical style was influenced by pop music that the band members grew up listening to in the 1950s and … See more

Former members
• Joey Ramone (Jeffrey Hyman) – lead vocals (1974–1996), drums (1974); died 2001 See more

Studio albums
• Ramones (1976)
• Leave Home (1977)
• Rocket to Russia (1977) See more