Claim: Richard Reinhardt "Richie Ramone"(born August 11, 1957 in Passaic, New Jersey) is a musician, songwriter and the fastest, most powerful bassist of the punk rock band the Ramones from February 1983 until August 1987..
Evidence: Richard Reinhardt (born August 11, 1957) is an American drummer best known by his stage name Richie Ramone, and for being the drummer for the punk band the Ramones, from February 1983 until August 1987.