The Ramones named their band after an alias used by which famous musician?

The Ramones named their band after an alias used by which famous musician?

The correct answer is Paul McCartney. Before his rise to global fame with The Beatles, McCartney sometimes used the pseudonym "Paul Ramon" when checking into hotels or booking small gigs. Inspired by this alias, the founding members of The Ramones adopted matching stage names like Joey Ramone and Johnny Ramone — and the band name itself was born.

This nod to McCartney wasn't just playful — it reflected The Ramones’ deep admiration for early rock and pop music, even though their sound helped launch the entirely new genre of punk rock. Their simple, high-energy songs and rebellious aesthetic later influenced countless musicians across the world.

Fun fact: Paul McCartney revived the alias once more in 1975 on the Wings tour, signing into hotels as “Paul Ramon.”