Joey Ramone’s Brother: ‘No Cake For Joey This Year’

Joey Ramone’s Brother: ‘No Cake For Joey This Year’



NEW YORK (Wireless Flash) – Joey Ramone would have turned 50 this Sunday (May 19), but his brother is saying there won’t be any cake for Joey this year at his posthumous birthday bash. Mickey Leigh says at last year’s party – just weeks after the Ramones singer died – they handed out 3,000 Ring Ding snack cakes, one of Joey’s favorites. However, things got a little sticky when guests started a massive food fight. Leigh says Joey would have loved being in the food fight, but it cost a lot of money to clean up, so there won’t be any cake this year. There will be plenty of bands and guest speakers, though – including Ronnie Spector of The Ronettes, one of the Lone Gunman from The X Files and Marky Ramone. Joey Ramone’s 2nd Annual Birthday Bash takes place at the Bowery Ballroom May 19.

Wed 05-15-02