Johnny Ramone, Punk Legend, Dies at 55

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Published: Sep 16, 2004, 02:22 AM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:03 PM ET

LOS ANGELES – Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal punk band “The Ramones,” has died. He was 55.

Johnny Ramone, Punk Legend, Dies at 55

Johnny Ramone, Punk Legend, Dies at 55

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