C. J. Ramone
C. J. Ramone | |
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Ramone at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Joseph Ward |
| Also known as | C. Jay |
| Born | October 8, 1965 Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation | 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 |
Christopher Joseph Ward (born October 8, 1965), better known as C. J. Ramone, is an American musician. He is best known for performing from 1989 to 1996 as the bassist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of the punk rock group the Ramones after replacing original bassist Dee Dee Ramone — a role that lasted until the band's retirement. He is one of three Ramones former members, and the only bassist, still alive.