C. J. Ramone

CJ Ramone was the bassist for the Ramones from 1989 until their retirement in 1996. CJ replaced original bassist Dee Dee Ramone and was credited by founding members Johnny and Joey, as having brought new life to the band. In addition to playing bass guitar, CJ sang back up and lead vocals on some of their most popular songs as well as contributing songs of his own to the Ramones catalogue. Since the retirement of the Ramones, CJ formed the bands Los Gusanos, The Warm Jets, and Bad Chopper. In 2012 he released his first solo record as CJ Ramone titled Reconquista; followed by Last Chance to Dance, American Beauty, and The Holy Spell—all on the Fat Wreck Chords label—touring world-wide for each. He announced his retirement from touring in 2019, but was soon tapped by punk rock super-group, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, to assume bass duties, and he continues to tour and record with the band including their most recent release, “Me First and the Gimme Gimmes ¡Blow it…at Madison’s Quinceañera! 2024, Fat Wreck Chords.