Richard Reinhardt is an American drummer best known by his stage name Richie Ramone, and for being the drummer for the punk band the Ramones from February 1983 until August 1987. As of 2026, he is one
Richie Ramone performing in 2018
Richie Ramone performing with his solo band in 2017. From left to right: Ben Reagan, Clare Misstake, Richie Ramone and Ronnie Simmons.
The Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in the New York City neighborhood Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. Known for helping establish the punk movement in the United States and elsewhere, th
Richie Ramone
…Reinhardt (born August 11, 1956) is an American drummer best known by his stage name Richie Ramone, and for being the drummer for the punk band the Ramones from February 1983 until August 1987. As of 2026, he is one of three surviving members of the band, the others being Marky Ramone and C.J. Ramone…
The Ramones in 1977 From left to right: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone
Forest Hills High School, attended by the four original members of the Ramones
Ramones performing in Toronto in 1976
April 1976 issue of Punk. The cover image of Joey, by Punk cofounder John Holmstrom, was inspired by the work of comic artist Will Eisner. Holmstrom would go on to do album art for Rocket to Russia and Road to Ruin.