Dee Dee Ramone

American bassist (1951–2002)

Dee Dee Ramone (born Douglas Glenn Colvin; September 18, 1951 – June 5, 2002)[1] was a German-American singer, songwriter and musician. He was best known for being a founding member of the Ramones.

Dee Dee Ramone with The Ramones, July 1, 1977 Kelly's Pub, St. Paul, MN

He was mostly a punk rock singer, but he also made some hip hop music.[2]

Ramone was born in Fort Lee, Virginia. He died from a heroin overdose, aged 50.[3][4]

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  1. "DDR.jpg". Retrieved July 20, 2011.
  2. Carlson, Matt. "Standing in the Spotlight – Dee Dee King". AllMusic. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
  3. "Dee Dee Ramone, Pioneer Punk Rocker, Dies at 50". New York Times. June 7, 2002. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  4. "100 Best Examples of Epitaphs". legacy.com. May 23, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2021.