Joey 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. Joey Ramone's image, voice and tenure as frontman of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:h9fyxqtgldde~T1BiographyEarly lifeJoey grew up in Forest Hills, Queens in a Jewish family. He and his future bandmates attended Forest Hills High School.During his youth, he wa