Dee Dee King: The Ramones Rapper
Dee Dee Ramone is a punk icon. No mere bass player, Dee Dee was a creative driving force behind the Ramones. He penned many of the band’s most beloved songs and his consistent shout of “1-2-3-4” broke up the frantic pace of Ramones gigs. Drug use eventually landed the embattled musician in rehab. During his stay, fellow patients exposed Dee Dee to rap music. That musical discovery inspired a creative project that confused just about everyone. In 1987, Dee Dee launched a rap career. Reborn Dee Dee King, the bass…
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