Well, I think we're the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world.

Early life
Born Jeffry Ross Hyman to parents Charlotte (née Mandell) and Noel Hyman they lived in Forest Hills Queens New York where Jeffry and his future Ramones bandmates attended Forest Hills High School. In October 1996 Ramone headlined the "Rock The Reservation" alternative rock festival in Tuba City Arizona. Jeffry was a fan of The BeatlesThe Who David Bowie and The Stooges among other bands (particularly oldies and the Phil Spector-produced "girl groups").

Jeffry Ross Hyman (May 19 1951 – April 15 2001) best known by his stage name Joey Ramone was an American musician vocalist and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Ramones. Joey Ramone's image voice and tenure as front man of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.