Marky Ramone
drums (drum set)
b. 1952 in New York City
Marc Steven Bell (born July 15, 1952), better known as Marky Ramone, is an American drummer. He began playing in hard rock bands in the New York City area, notably Dust and Estus. He was asked to drum for the punk rock band Richard Hell and the Voidoids. He replaced drummer Tommy Ramone in the Ramones in 1978 and played with the band from 1978 to 1983 and 1987 to 1996: their longest-serving drummer. He has also played drums for other punk rock and heavy metal bands including his own band, Marky Ramone and the Intruders. As of 2026, he is one of three surviving members of the band, the others being Richie Ramone and C.J. Ramone.
Early life
According to his autobiography, Bell and his twin brother Fred were born at New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children on July 15, 1952; he is of Dutch ancestry on his father's side and French on his mother's side. His father was a longshoreman, while his mother ran the Brooklyn College music library.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1952-07-15 · New York City
- Lives in
- Brooklyn
- Schooled at
- Erasmus Hall High School
- Also works as
- drummer, rock musician, songwriter
- Plays
- drum kit, drum machine
Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
- Wikipedia →the full article
- Interviews on YouTube →newest first
- Recent news & comments →Google News
- Blabbermouth →metal press
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons