Linda Ramone (born July 24, 1960) is an American philanthropist and widow of Johnny Ramone.[1] She is the co-owner and a president of Ramones Productions[2] and was the subject of numerous songs by the Ramones, including "Danny Says", and "She's a Sensation".[3] She is the founder and president of the Johnny Ramone Army, an organization acting on behalf of Johnny Ramone's estate which holds live events and charity fundraisers, preserving his legacy.[2][4]
Relationship with the Ramones
Linda originally dated Joey Ramone but later dated and married Johnny Ramone.[5] Stories conflict whether Joey and Linda had broken up prior to Linda dating Johnny or if Linda left Joey for Johnny.[1] Her relationship with Joey and Johnny was referred to as one of the Top 10 Love Triangles by Time magazine[1] and one of the 10 Most Infamous Love Triangles in Music History by Complex magazine.[6] Joey and Johnny continued to tour as the Ramones, even after Linda married Johnny.[7]
In 2012, Linda released the book Commando, an autobiography written by Johnny Ramone.[10][11] Linda did numerous television interviews to promote the release of the book.[4][10]
In 2017, Linda was named to Harper's Bazaar's list of the 150 Most Fashionable Women Now.[17]
In March 2017, she was credited as an inspiration to Gucci's new line, designed by creative director Alessandro Michele, featuring a "Hollywood Forever" Jacket.[12]
She also appeared as herself in the season seven finale of Portlandia.[18]
In a 2012 interview with Harper's Bazaar, she showed off the Los Angeles home that she had shared with Johnny Ramone. She now shares the home with her partner, J. D. King.[12][2] She also revealed that she collects fashion, music and movie memorabilia and maintains a museum-like house with an Elvis room, Barbie room, horror room, Disney room and rock and roll room.[2]