The Ramainz Explained

The Ramainz
Background:	group_or_band
Alias:	The Remains
Origin:	United States
Genre:	Punk rock
Years Active:	1996-2002
Associated Acts:	Ramones

The Ramainz were an American tribute band to the Ramones. Its members included Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone, Dee Dee's wife Barbara Zampini, and C. J. Ramone.^[1] They were known as The Remains until 1999 but had to change the spelling due to another band already using the name. They released one live album entitled Live in N.Y.C. on 8 October 2002, four months after Dee Dee Ramone's death on 5 June.^[2]

Former members

• Dee Dee Ramone – vocals, guitar (1996–2002)
• Marky Ramone – drums (1996–2002)
• Barbara Zampini (Barbara Ramone) – bass, vocals (1996–2002)
• C. J. Ramone – guitar and vocals (1996)
• Ben Trokan (from Marky Ramone and the Intruders) – guitar (1997–2002)

Notes and References

1. News: C.J. Ramone plays Cafe Nine Monday night . . May 10, 2014 . May 7, 2018.
2. News: Gordon . Rev. Keith A. . The Ramainz: Live in N.Y.C. . . May 7, 2018.