Joey Ramone Quotes, born Jeffrey Ross Hyman on May 19, 1951, in Queens, New York, and passed away on April 15, 2001, was an American singer-songwriter and the iconic frontman of the punk rock band the Ramones. Known for his distinctive voice and lanky stage presence, he led the band to cult status with hits like “I Wanna Be Sedated” and “Blitzkrieg Bop” from albums such as Ramones (1976) and Rocket to Russia (1977). The Ramones’ raw, fast-paced sound helped define punk rock, influencing countless bands. These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect his insights on life, music, rebellion, and love, capturing his quirky humor and punk spirit.
15 Joey Ramone Quotes
- “I wanna be sedated, twenty-twenty-twenty-four hours to go, I wanna be sedated.” (Song, “I Wanna Be Sedated,” Road to Ruin, 1978)
- “To me, punk is about being an individual and going against the grain and standing up and saying ‘This is who I am’.” (Interview, NME, 1994)
- “Blitzkrieg bop, hey ho, let’s go, shoot ‘em in the back now!” (Song, “Blitzkrieg Bop,” Ramones, 1976)
- “The Ramones were about simplicity, energy, and attitude—that’s what punk rock is.” (Interview, Rolling Stone, 1999)
- “Sheena is a punk rocker, she’s a punk, punk, a punk rocker now!” (Song, “Sheena Is a Punk Rocker,” Rocket to Russia, 1977)
- “I don’t wanna be a pinhead no more, I just wanna be a real live boy.” (Song, “Pinhead,” Leave Home, 1977)
- “We always stayed true to ourselves, never sold out, and that’s why we’re still here.” (Interview, Punk Magazine, 1980)
- “I don’t care, I don’t care, I don’t care about this world.” (Song, “I Don’t Care,” Rocket to Russia, 1977)
- “Music is my life—it’s what keeps me going, what makes me feel alive.” (Interview, Spin, 1995)
- “Beat on the brat, beat on the brat with a baseball bat, oh yeah!” (Song, “Beat on the Brat,” Ramones, 1976)
- “I think it’s important to stay young at heart and keep that rebellious spirit.” (Interview, MTV, 1996)
- “Rockaway Beach, it’s not hard, not far to reach, we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach.” (Song, “Rockaway Beach,” Rocket to Russia, 1977)
- “We’re a happy family, me, mom, and daddy, sittin’ here in Queens, eatin’ refried beans.” (Song, “We’re a Happy Family,” Rocket to Russia, 1977)
- “Punk rock was about freedom, about saying what you feel without fear.” (Interview, The Village Voice, 1998)
- “I just wanna have something to do, tonight, something to do with you.” (Song, “I Just Want to Have Something to Do,” Road to Ruin, 1978)
Joey Ramone’s quotes are a raw mix of punk rebellion, heartfelt simplicity, and infectious energy, inspiring fans to stay true to themselves and rock on. Which one’s got you ready to shout “Hey ho, let’s go”? Drop it in the comments and keep his Ramones legacy blazin’!
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