Remembering Dee Dee Ramone on the 23rd Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Dee Dee Ramone, 23 Years Later

It has been exactly 23 long years since Ramones original bassist Dee Dee Ramone died in Los Angeles on June 5, 2002 at the age of 50. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Today, fans of Dee Dee Ramone along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Ramone, a cultural icon

Born Douglas Glenn Colvin in Fort Lee on September 18, 1951, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ramone was not just a great musician, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been 23 years since the tragic loss of Dee Dee Ramone and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Dee Dee Ramone is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Dee Dee Ramone.

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