Douglas Glenn Colvin ( September 18 , 1951 -- June 5 , 2002 ) , known professionally as Dee Dee Ramone , was a German-American songwriter and musician , best known as founding member , songwriter and bassist for punk rock band the Ramones .
Dee Dee Ramone ( or Douglas Glenn Colvin ; September 18 , 1951 -- June 5 , 2002 ) was a German-American singer , songwriter and musician . He was best known for being a founding member of the Ramones .