Joey Connor Ramone (May 19 1951 ? April 15 2001), born as Jeffrey Ross Hyman, was a vocalist and songwriter best known for his work in the punk rock group the Ramones. He and bandmate Johnny Ramone were the only two original members who stayed with the band until their retirement in 1996. As well as being a member of the Ramones, he also had a solo career. Hyman stood at 6 ft. 6 in (1.98 metres) tall. He had a long shock of black hair that almost completely obscured his face. He suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder for which he checked himself into clinics when symptoms became unbearable.[LINK: http://louisproyect.wordpress.com/2005/01/23/two-rock-and-roll-band-documentaries/] WordPress Biography Early life Hyman grew up in Forest Hills, Queens, of Jewish heritage. He and his future bandmates attended Forest Hills High School. During his youth, he was by g