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C. J. Ramone
American musician (born 1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christopher Joseph Ward (born October 8, 1965), better known as C. J. Ramone, is an American musician best known for working as the bassist, backing and occasional lead vocalist of the punk rock group the Ramones from 1989 until the band's retirement in 1996, which he replaced the original bassist Dee Dee Ramone. He is one of the four surviving members (and only bassist) of the Ramones, along with three of their drummers, Marky Ramone, Richie Ramone, and Elvis Ramone.
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Birth name | Christopher Joseph Ward |
Also known as | C. Jay |
Born | (1965-10-08) October 8, 1965 (age 58)[1] New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Punk rock, heavy metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Sire, Radioactive, Chrysalis, Mayhem, ACME, The Raven and the Crow, Fat Wreck Chords |
Website | cjramone |
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