About the artist

Christopher Joseph Ward, 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 still living and active in music, the others being Marky Ramone and Richie Ramone.