Happy Birthday Joey Ramone
Today we celebrate the birthday of a very, very special man. A ‘lead singer’ who at times appeared nothing more than a mic stand with hair. Who had THE sexiest thighs EVER, basically look up rock and roll legs- they’re his.
Born May 19, 1951. One of our writers closed bars with him. One of our writers did everything imaginable to get his attention and once obtained nearly jumped out a window, landing straight in anothers arms. Regrets they’ve had a few.
Born in Queens, Jeff Hyman was just a gangley outcast stretched and contorted but a persona of shy and detached. Sexy cool for the geek squad.
Coupled with his brother Ramones ( yes I know they weren’t truly related gimme a damn break) the 3 chord repetition became the rally cry and inspiration to a generation and to generations to come. What an amazing time that was. What unintentional pioneers they were.
I wont turn this into a sobbing mess of a birthday tribute.. wont do it
Instead I will do as I have every year since I was about 13 years old.
I will have cake to celebrate this day.
As a side note May 19 is also the birth date of my mom. For years she would allow me to etch in “Joey” to her birthday cake as she was forced to share her day with my obsession for that hairy mic stand. She passed away a few years ago, but the tradition lives on
Angel Food cake to my loves, always.