Original: Joey Ramone (born Jeffry Ross Hyman; May 19, 1951 â "April 15, 2001) was a vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist in the punk rock band the Ramones. Joey Ramone's image, voice and tenure as frontman of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.
Simplified: Joey Ramone (b. Jeffery Hyman (May 19, 1951 - April 15, 2001) was an American punk musician and founder member of The Ramones, in which he was lead singer, along with Dee Dee, Tommey and Johnny Ramone.