Marky Ramone
Marky Ramone | |
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Ramone in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marc Steven Bell |
| Born | July 15, 1952 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, heavy metal, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Website | markyramone |
Marc Steven Bell (born July 15, 1952), better known as Marky Ramone, is an American drummer. He began playing in hard rock bands in the New York City area, notably Dust and Estus. He was asked to drum for punk rock band Richard Hell and the Voidoids. He replaced drummer Tommy Ramone in the Ramones in 1978. He played with the band from 1978 to 1983 and 1987 to 1996 and was their longest-serving drummer. He has also played drums for other punk rock and heavy metal bands, including his own band Marky Ramone and the Intruders. He continues to keep the Ramones legacy alive around the world with his band Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg.
Ramone lives in Brooklyn Heights with his wife, Marion Flynn. In 2015, he released his autobiography Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone.