Joey Ramone

Jeffrey Ross Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), best known by his stage name Joey Ramone, was an American musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Ramones. Joey Ramone's image, voice, and tenure as frontman of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon. Hyman was a fan of The Beatles, The Who, David Bowie, and The Stooges among other bands (particularly oldies and the Phil Spector-produced "girl groups"). His idol was Pete Townshend of The Who (with whom he shared a birthday). Hyman took up drums at 13, and played throughout his teen years. Before he joined the Ramones, he was the singer in a band called Sniper. (read more on wikipedia)

Links To Peel
Peel was a fan of the Ramones and from their first play on his show in 1976, changed his playlist to incorporate more of the band's punk influenced sounds. After the band split in 1996, Peel took an avid interest in some of the members' solo music pursuits, particularly Joey Ramone's only album release in 2002 posthumously released after his death a year ago. The only track Peel seemed to play from that album was "Stop Thinking About It" on his show in early 2002.

Shows Played
2002
 * 19 February 2002: Stop Thinking About It (LP - Don't Worry About Me) Sanctuary
 * 21 February 2002 (Radio Mafia): Stop Thinking About It (LP - Don't Worry About Me) Sanctuary
 * 06 March 2002 (Radio Mafia): Stop Thinking About It (LP - Don't Worry About Me) Sanctuary