About
Christopher Joseph Ward (born October 8, 1965), known professionally 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 living and active in music, the others being Marky Ramone and Richie Ramone.
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Ramones background vocals, bass guitar
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Me First and the Gimme Gimmes electric bass guitar
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Also known as
CJ Ramone
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- MusicBrainz
- 8be7d8b3-15fd-4ebf-a27f-a6304045a4ce
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- 0000000095029164
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.