Joey Ramone on American TV - Interview July 1999

Joey Ramone interview on American TV in July 1999.
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[@jimmyk058]

I randomly saw Joey in the late 90’s walking on the sidewalk in Pittsburgh. I said Joey what’s going on?!? First words out of his mouth was, “Do you know where I can get some fish?”. True story.

[@bedeckt]

did you know where he could get some fish?

[@sadvio666]

What kind of fish?

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

@@sadvio666 A fish you get in the store (can’t remember the quote)

[@EamonSandwith]

Makes sense, he was pescatarian so he didn’t eat meat, just fish

[@dabanjo]

Wholey's fish market in the strip

[@depecheboy1743]

Joey Ramone: 1951-2001 Dee Dee: 1951-2002 Johnny Ramone: 1948-2004 Tommy Ramone: 1949-2014 You guys maybe gone. But Rock will always call you the Fathers of Punk. Your legacy will never die.

[@Dangerous2099]

Marky is still alive, the definitive Ramones drummer.

[@ironpanther9409]

Amen

[@Tracey..H]

The Ramone curse?!

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

theoldiemusician 1998 never!

[@aitortilla5128]

What about CJ Ramone?

[@willr8764]

Joey Ramone is that rare rock star that seems like a genuinely nice guy.

[@billmorse8667]

Will R love

[@TheJetfighter666]

Will R Most punk stars are and were cool because they are real. I have had a chance to meet quite a few guys in the biz and most guys are who they are onstage and off. Only said hi to Joey a few times but one of my teen year aquatences, co- wrote and produced some of their later records. He also played guitar on Joey’s solo record.

[@subzero8679]

He's the total opposite of GG Allin.

[@just4music687]

have SuCH a crush on him still

[@502skater502]

The punk scene is flooded with that. Stay away.

[@theseanlegacy1795]

Not often enough do you see a musician who's legitimately funny and humble. How lucky we are to have been born on the same planet as Joey Ramone!

[@peterzang]

Every bit as good a fellow as you all imagine

[@theseanlegacy1795]

@SerDownOfHouseBad And? Why does he say these things you ask, it's simple: facts.

[@doristel]

​@SerDownOfHouseBad But it's true!

[@doristel]

​​@SerDownOfHouseBad here u have a point...also, they sounded a bit avantgarde to hardcore metal. Do u agree?

[@joejackson9986]

Joey was a real unique guy. Such a great figure in rock history.

[@johnmartin7158]

Certainly was. NZ

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

To me, he IS Rock and Roll!!

[@TheDabdus]

I felt really bad when Connan asks Joey about settling down and getting married, because now we know he was suffering from lymphoma, and he said he loved life and was hoping to get married. RIP Joey Ramone.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

TheDabdus :'(

[@creepyskulldini581]

What about The STOOGES? .. . THEY did punk before ANYBODY. Oh, and he looked like the actor Richard Belzer with the short hair.

[@jasonpuliz1563]

Punk actually started in Siberia Russia. But it's rare anybody knows. Guess our ego is too big.

[@jasonpuliz1563]

@@creepyskulldini581 it started in Russia homie.

[@creepyskulldini581]

@@jasonpuliz1563 That's right, I certainly did not know THAT. Who were the groups?

[@PabloCruise91]

Joey seemed like such a gentle soul and he's really funny.

[@tokofuwakasglasses1254]

Yep he did

[@sufiai96]

PabloCruise91 agreed!

[@erikstathis5815]

So funny

[@bgttgb100]

well yeah but also he pissed in the beer

[@crackermuncher3869]

@@bgttgb100 well Rotten was a prick so he sorta deserved it I like rotten don't get me wrong but he was pretty violent in terms of attitude

[@freddieodom9731]

They all stood up when he walked in, and meant it. Respect.

[@SuperNils666]

they stand up when every guest walks in lmfao

[@dewfall56]

@@SuperNils666 They stood up faster and more eagerly.

[@ericotellez433]

They revered him

[@xbmpr]

It’s a talk show, they do that a lot you’ll find

[@SupaStah01]

Howard Stern stole Joey's look in the 90's

[@Tonys_Gabagool]

Whoo whoo I invented long hair and sunglasses, Robbin

[@mericanpunk7432]

always knew he looked like someone else

[@82avidfan]

He actually stole it from Dee Snider, but his ugly ass ended up looking like Joey.

[@SandaBoxing]

@@82avidfan all 3 of them are pretty ugly.

[@vctrflrs3687]

Slash

[@mega6836]

This interview is so great, Joey's tone and attitude can't be beat. For such a punk he's so laid back and sophisticated, what a guy.

[@robmorris4426]

Mega all the old punks back in the day we’re amazing for that, look jello Biafra and Henry Roland different punk styles but they were very smart

[@lauryoune]

@@robmorris4426 exactly, not only for the style

[@thytoe]

So sad when he said he'd like to settle down in his life... ;( R.I.P. Joey Ramone!!!!

[@hammeringhank5271]

RIP. Great musician

[@monkeywrench6087]

Joey is my favorite band member he is aowsome

[@hospitalmusic1]

He loved life till the moment he died

[@finismalorum9746]

Actually he was a depressed Alcoholic that suffered from ocd, schizophrenia and severely low self-esteem.

[@michaeljohngilchrist357]

Joey had been sober for some time, actually. By all accounts, according to his brother Mickey, he was at peace...besides the illness. No idea where you get your funny info.

[@clairduffy24]

Loved Joeys voice. Talking or singing. Loved Joey.

[@asdzxc7095]

Nice comment, man. I couldn't agree more. I really miss him. Greetings from Argentina.

[@Miller-og8ke]

I have a crush on him actually

[@RichieKamikazeMusic]

I'm totally with you! I liked hearing them all speak, but I've always liked Joey the most

[@Jharrison6014]

he seems really shaky.. i feel bad for the guy..

[@connormoore2356]

He has a big New York accent

[@pentagonoenllamas]

6:22 I've watched this many times and it's still heartbreaking when he says "I hope so, at some point" because he said it knowing there would be no such "some point" because he was already dying.

[@ohnose4455]

Joey was always overly optimistic, believing in the slim chance that he would make it out. The band's longtime collaborator, the late Arturo Vega, recalled that even during Joey's final days, he refused being fed with tubes because he was afraid it would hurt his singing voice.

[@veronicagordillo9544]

​@@ohnose4455🥺🥺 Joey Ramone was great..

[@sandraJoyce-yj9wn]

I Know i just read that from you and i was amazed at his attitude. He was awesome , my favourite man of all times!!!

[@BB-se9bl]

Joey Ramone looks like the funniest and chillest dude to be around. ‘We’re screaming out for help’ 😂

[@hugolaguna881]

It's cool he mentions " Green Day" and " The Offspring" , both Bands that had the " Ramones" as their Influence

[@gutfeeling6789]

He just said that

[@harrybrown4077]

Shame they pissed all over it.

[@aileentaylor3498]

@Erik Lawson woah ur buggin

[@TowellSnake]

Hugo Laguna Joey Ramone loved The Offspring and Green Day

[@David_Downs]

@Erik Lawson youre too punk for us.

[@ChristopherKarl]

Probably the most animated and happy I've ever seen him. What a great interview.

[@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530]

Even though he knew he was dying.

[@joelawson33]

Joey was such a cool guy. He got to live the life. He made it out of the life of a loser to being one of the greatest frontmen in the history of rock. He wasn't in it to get paid or laid. He was just a regular guy representing.

[@eddiecoyle9152]

*So True, Joey was such a great guy, on and off the stage.*

[@ronaldguida]

agree....conan sucks ---- show some respect ..

[@Frankwolf100]

@@ronaldguida You watch what you say about Conan!

[@Frankwolf100]

@Sledge Patrick 😡😠😡

[@juliusebola9389]

Well said

[@Natasmodis]

i just wanna hug joey, he is such a loveable person. sad i never got to see them live, they are my favourite band ever, no questions asked.

[@yungellis16]

Yeah me too

[@nicholasdevora1534]

its crazy how joey is over a decade older than conan. RIP Joey, hed be 69/70 this year \m/

[@Markussilva851]

Man... I wish I could have a talk with this guy even for a few minutes. A Legend!!!!! So simple, gentle and funny at the same time. R.I.P. We miss u Joey!

[@skyenelson2006]

Same though! Honestly he seems so cool!

[@silviaorellana1035]

Me too♥️

[@stoney2173]

We’re screaming out for help 😂 RIP JOEY RAMONE 1951 - 2001

[@keefwins04]

Stoney 21 That comment is so poignant even if he didn’t intend it that way.

[@rone801]

Joey displaying the best attitude one can posses in life.. the ability to laugh at oneself! So impressed with this interview.. how can you not love Joey Ramone! RIP and thanks for all you gave us, and for all you went through to deliver it!

[@umachan9286]

Joey Ramone was an absolute legend.

[@russofamerica]

I swear Joey Ramone looks like a character from Bob's Burgers, and I love him for that.

[@santi___4868]

It's sad to think 2 years later he would die :( RIP JOEY, RIP DEE DEE, RIP JOHNNY, RIP TOMMY, R-A-M-O-N-E-S FOR EVER

[@metal134]

+Santi__ _ Jebus, was it that long ago?

[@Gypsy_Soul7]

Santi__ _ thought the same thing 😪😪

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Santi__ _ :'(

[@ironpanther9409]

Damn

[@bustedxpils1288]

What abt marky ramone

[@sambana88]

that hair is a goofy masterpeice

[@besteverepicmillennial5927]

passive agressive much?

[@dmg7111]

@@besteverepicmillennial5927 Hush...... Grown Ups are talking.

[@angelzarzosa6447]

sam T like me 😝

[@SmugSuspenders]

Yeah, Conan has the best hair in showbusiness

[@thomascorbett6627]

I don't think he gives a flying FUCK!😆

[@carolk9s]

Joey Ramone, probably rocking the afterlife, still the coolest, still amazing in 2019. Love his 'we're screaming out for help' comment.

[@darkwraithcovenantindustries]

What a charming sweet man. I miss him!

[@clairethemusician968]

Me too

[@MrJpm1989]

That broke my heart when he asked him about relationships. Not knowing we would only be blessed with a few more years. Brings me to tears. I love that band as they were our twisted beach boys💀🖤🖤🖤💀

[@cinematicsterling6897]

R.I.P. Joey Ramone you will always be my favorite member and one of my favorite singers

[@letaviabryant8599]

Mine to

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

This guy was a real gem of a dude.

[@lauryoune]

A gem you say!!! A pure gem💎

[@judet2006]

First time I heard the Ramones was when I was 16, someone gave me "Loco LIVE". It changed my life.

[@katkal3]

loco live did it for me too

[@jazziered142]

Sometimes I just go and cycle through Joey's interviews, such a sweet soul.

[@PatrickBoberg]

I watched this live in 99 and pretty much every year possible since. Wish Joey could've lived to see how big they are now.

[@Powers3848]

100% Joey i still punk god!

[@aurelio1204]

He's so funny! i thought he'd me more introverted, but he's hilarious!

[@mroc7113]

RIP Joey, true American legend , we miss you!!

[@kiteneals2447]

Jeffrey Ross Hyman is dead ... but Joey Ramone lives forever, cause legends can never die.

[@Watcher4111]

They live forever on albums...

[@jessieb9384]

His name was hyman lol

[@hammerheadracingmedia3823]

Quoted by babe ruth

[@JoseGonzalez-sv3be]

I greed with you them never die👍👍👍

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Joey pissed in Johnny's beer! Brilliant. Joey looks like Roy orbison on acid

[@metalinyourhead3604]

Maybe he is Roy Orbison. After he bottomed out he grew his hair long (or wore a wig) , invented punk rock, and later in 1989 faked his own death to focus on being Joey Ramone.

[@RicTic66]

Never happened.

[@TooCooFoYou]

@@metalinyourhead3604 And somehow grew a few inches more.

[@82avidfan]

@@RicTic66 Wasnt the rumor that they pee'd in Johnny ROTTENS's beer?

[@aarondoodles3380]

@@82avidfan It's not a rumour, it's fact

[@user-yj1ut6qe6y]

The way he says, “from mars or something like that” with his little smile 😍

[@Jonny2guns1984]

the world is half the place it was without you Joey. RIP. Long Live the Ramones, Best fucking band of the ages.

[@inactiveaccount3931]

What a great guy Joey was, he always seemed so friendly and funny. I am grateful for the Ramones music and they'll definitely live on trough it. R.I.P. Joey, Dee Dee, Johnny and Tommy, we'll always remember you ❤

[@stephen8078]

Don't you miss the days when singers could be ugly as fuck , but it didn't matter as long they had talent ?

[@jojst1]

He DID have talent. But he definitely was "ugly"! Long live the RAMONES!

[@jmpms]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I found him quite attractive.

[@gtneal]

As a younger man, I think he was reasonably attractive. Just in a very unconventional way. Look up pics of him around age 30 without glasses. He looked alright.

[@misterisingkat]

dude joey is not ugly, he's just different... unusual haha

[@pugpug1630]

Joey Ramone was HOT , what are you talking about?

[@coolbonerdad]

Joey really had so much natural charisma when given the stage. He deserved so much more time.

[@NineWhileNine]

He always has been and always will be my favorite Ramone. Rest in Power Joey ❤️

[@RafaelFontanaOficial]

Amazing, Joey has always been so adorable!

[@tokofuwakasglasses1254]

Ye

[@jadegarner1347]

Joey Ramone is fucking adorable

[@BEAST1968]

"We're screaming out for help!" HAHAHHAAH

[@jonpatterson5668]

I met him one time .. he was absolutely hilarious.... rip

[@Pari28]

I want to hear more of this story!!

[@bldallas]

What an amazingly sweet guy; and an awesome lead singer / song writer. Fortunately, I got to see them at the Long Horn Ballroom, Dallas, TX back in 1987. Wish they were all still with us. RIP Joey, Dee Dee and Johnny!

[@danielscissorhands]

Thanks for uploading. We miss you, Joey!!

[@theopopescu7420]

dk rock

[@theopopescu7420]

But nobody compearz to the shit Skanks

[@michaelmcmullen7521]

D,K, man

[@skeletonkiss1112]

Soup is good food.

[@blib3786]

Erik Lawson No he didn’t dipshit

[@frankerock5317]

How can one not miss these guys? Ramones!

[@BoilerBloodline]

A class act this man was. Also had a great sense of humor & he was funny as hell. Obviously you can see that in just this one interview R.I.P. Joey.

[@lillylazer429]

Always loved Joey he's so real and not phony. Rest in Peace. I was at one of thier concerts in NJ and wormed myself to the front row and got to shake Joeys hand

[@boosh90]

joeys comic timin is just fantastic

[@Mothpunk]

I remember listening to these guys when I was still in my carseat! My parents even got to see them in concert. I wish I could have seen them perform live, I'm sure it would have been awesome. Rest in peace Joey

[@shirleylyn11]

saw the Ramones 11 times. Glad we saw them on the farewell tour. All gone, now. God bless Joey. God bless the Ramones.

[@anumpreto]

Joey was one a kind. All our love to this guy!!!

[@spunkyssportscardsspunky6478]

what a horrible thing to say Joey Ramone was not ugly he was a wonderful beautiful person when he fell and broke his hip in the city people walked all over him people stepped on him if somebody would knew who he was he would probably still be alive today his cancer got worse after he fell and broke his hip but people just walked on him that's a horrible thing to say and he was the most talented singer of all time

[@miariz]

I am so sad to read that. People are awful.

[@mrbobakaseancronin3935]

😂😂😂😂

[@thelpfen]

My favorite ramone R.I.P. Joey we miss you ;(

[@tokofuwakasglasses1254]

Vladi Ramone same

[@rocvkabilly66]

Joey.,Johnny.,Dee Dee and Tommy.......YES...., you've changed it all!!! Without them., there wasn't a scene that we nowaday called "Punk-Rock" !!!

[@rocvkabilly66]

Thanx man. The first "Line-Up" of a starting band is full of ideas. Fortunately have Joey and Johnny all the time retain the Ramones sound. Even with many exchanges of bandmembers!!! Greez from the Netherlands!!! Ron.

[@derekduerden3672]

MrNorthernSol English punk was very diverse - Rotten may not have liked them, but the arrival of the first Ramones album was a huge influence on many bands, who were probably listening to the Stooges and MC5 also (and Patti Smith, and Television... and the Saints...) and for many it was just down to how fast they could learn not to sound awful so they could get out there and be part of their local scene... which was what made it exciting for all concerned.

[@slimtimslide]

@MrNorthernSol that's simply not true, lots of bands cited the Ramones as crucial including the Damned and the Clash - I'm pretty sure you weren't there or you'd know better. I was, and I do.

[@lukeskywalker1840]

Good Lord we miss you Joey. Only the good die young.

[@FrankOtheMountain]

Such a lovable guy. My favorite, and I miss him.

[@MegaBeatles1966]

In Argentina we love The Ramones 4 ever!!! Joey was the soundtrack of my life, GABBA GABBA HEY!!!!

[@optimisticcosmic]

Great sense of humor. R.i.p Joey

[@georgiethumbs2438]

Wow, I never knew Conan interviewed God

[@vanessarizzo3992]

Lucky bastard I wish I had 3 sec with Joey

[@vanessarizzo3992]

@@-Vitalis- Ur an ASSHOLE SHUT UP DUCHE

[@-Vitalis-]

@@vanessarizzo3992 Lulz.

[@carolk9s]

@@-Vitalis-Joey was not 'cookie cutter' cute but in his way, he was beautiful. So many odds stacked against him from birth but he rose above and reached for his own personal star. In spite of his challenges, he became an icon, by many accounts he was kind, sweet and gentle by nature. He was quite shy but pushed himself. Shame that some still place more value on a persons looks over their soul and accomplishments.

[@-Vitalis-]

@@carolk9s As long as they do good music e.g. The Ramones, they could look like a prolapsed anus for all I care. I was just joking... like if that wasn't obvious as fuck already.

[@phaandorpertwee6981]

2:24 "we did a show with Toto" - hilarious, I just can't stop laughing.

[@Mr23iscrack]

When I was fifteen I was fortunate enough to see them in 96’ at Longview lake. Time flies RIP to the real ones🙏🏼

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

Joey was cool

[@guitarnerd2004]

He had one of the recognizable singing voices . Rock in Paradise🌷🤟🙏

[@andypandytangerine3044]

Saw them in 1981 in Edinburgh I was 16, never forget them and still blast their music out now, ha ha I’m 55 now 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤣

[@Watcher4111]

Yeah i have their cds and still play them

[@timmy334]

We did not deserve Joey Ramone. R.I.P.

[@mrmisfit635]

All of us rock fans are happy for the life of Joey Ramone

[@kickc6463]

RIP Joey. Thank you for everything youve given us. Itll last forever 🎶🎸👊

[@johntunnell2969]

dam I loved that Guy.... miss you Joey !!! never give up! never give in! always believe!!!

[@Coconutvr-r1z]

So sad that he died shortly after this. But what a lovable guy. He surely brought happiness to so many people, including myself. To quote the old show Grounded For Life, “Son, the Ramones are more important than the solar system!”

[@grace9923]

i loved when he said it was a cry for help when conan asked what was with all the brains

[@johanbatcron1206]

its brilliant how he asks to hear the entry version of Blitzkrieg Bop again and that he believed they did it well. It sure is a great honor to hear someone like Joey say something like that.

[@richardgatecliffephotograp7024]

The Ramones were the pinnacle of Punk. Still loved, still listened to and sadly missed.

[@merz52]

Joey was a fantastic singer!

[@sjorsberends6393]

Joey was real and like John Lydon went through severe medical misfortune on a very young age. Both are incredible musicians!

[@Geotubest]

Joey Ramone.. Such a genius. Clever as heck and down to Earth. Love Conan too. I can't believe this interview was over 20 years ago. Where does the time go.

[@kellypatterson9456]

I saw the Ramones play live at Bronco Bowl in Dallas. I screamed Joey several times as they were mic n up. He looked at me and nodded. I nearly died! Best night ever! The show was a life changing moment for me. DeeDee n Johnny n Joey. RIP y'all!

[@spectrumlocalb191]

I MET JOEY RAMONE YEARS AGO AND HE WAS AS NICE AS HE IS HERE.

[@alisonwake4335]

Aw god u lucky sod

[@OtakuBK]

Such a nice guy... May he rest in peace.

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Joey Ramone is exactly how I imagine internet trolls to look like. Except he's funny and likable.

[@pseudoshaman]

I love Joey. Miss him like crazy.

[@terryjohnspn6258]

In my 58 years and over 200 concerts as a fan I have very few regrets and the biggest regret is that I saw Ramones only once Road to Ruins tour March of 1980 Hollywood Paladium. The reason was that they played so often everywhere it was easy to put them on the back burner when planning very few nights with nothing planned after work and previous plans. I have heard they did over 3600 shows. I haven t confirmed this but they played a lot. I miss them and I love them then and now. One of the things on my tiny bucket list is to snap a selfie on the corner of 53rd and 3rd street in NYC perhaps I will see you there....peace

[@johnmartin7158]

Those were great days. NZ

[@TheChefdahmer]

That accent you wouldn't think he would have

[@barbarajenkins5009]

Queens New York

[@motorcop505]

Barbara Jenkins They were from Forest Hills

[@barbarajenkins5009]

Forrest Hills is on Queens

[@DizzyKizzy64]

He's from Queens,

[@tokasmoke4205]

Only if you don't know they are from QUEENS NEW YORK.Joeys voice is the typical NEW YORK ACCENT.

[@madeleinehague648]

Happy Celestial Birthday, Joey!

[@davestruxstop]

Could'a spent half an hour watching this interview with Joey. Too dang short

[@theyips7866]

30 minutes? I could listen to him for 30 Hours

[@matthewensign9683]

I feel like I could talk to him for hours. He just gives off that vibe.

[@crapitoutjim]

Fuck me this guy was the funniest, wittiest and nicest of all of The Ramones. Love him to bits, RIP Joey

[@larrydrozd2740]

The whole "fight" thing between the Pistols and The Ramones was a publicity stunt by Malcom. Johnny doesn't "do violence" at all and it was just Malcom being a jerk. They actually were very impressed by the Ramones.

[@WinslowLeach1974]

Sid especially seemed very into Dee Dee, as he should be.

[@ianjackson7916]

Johnny did in fact think the Ramones were a rough crowd, a gang even. I think it's written in Please Kill Me. The Ramones knew that and were kind of mad that the Pistols were giving punk this kind of nonsensical image. Joey mentions it in another interview.

[@angloirishcad]

@@ianjackson7916 That reflects how British bands were at the time, not the Ramones who were middle class and pretty well behaved. The Ramones were 'fun' in their own words and making music for teens...the Pistols were attempting something else entirely

[@matheusttx7452]

*R.I.P* JOEY RAMONE (⭐1951-2002⚰️)

[@deedeeramone8641]

15, April 2001

[@Bee-wq2qw]

He's handsome

[@HKSlays]

An original on so many levels. Looks, persona, and most of all, stage presence. And then there's all the songs. RIP, Joey.

[@_Tang0_]

The audience really doesn’t appreciate how influential Joey is to music. Like...he’s a fuckin Ramone. Show some respect people!

[@yeahright302]

joey is a good guy for sure!!miss him!!

[@mottahead6464]

Who would have thought Joey would be dead two years after this interview? This guy is a rock legend.

[@youthrevolt8021]

There is a cashier here in a store in Sweden that looks exactly like joey ramone!

[@cocainestupor1206]

Youth revolt is he still there i need updates

[@aleksandervaldal]

Lidl, Arvika?

[@manohman264]

Buy her a beer

[@dbiedny]

New York back in the day, when you would run into Joey on the street, in front of Madison Square Garden right before a Black Sabbath concert, and burn a couple of joints with him, just like fans psyched for a show, shooting the shit, NY cool the rule. True story. He was a great guy, totally accessible, highly intelligent, funny as fuck and every bit the rock antihero. RIP, Joey.