Musician Dee Dee Ramone was born September 18, 1952, in New Jersey, USA. His real name was Douglas Colvin. He passed away June 5, 2002.

When the rock band Ramones was formed in 1974, he joined as bassist. He performed primarily in New York clubs and released his debut album, "The Ramones," in 1976. He became a prominent figure in the New York punk movement. His 1979 album, "End of the Century," was produced by renowned producer Phil Spector, who also worked with the Beatles, and its richer sound garnered overwhelming support from fans. While the album was sometimes panned in the UK, it was highly acclaimed in London, where it had a profound impact on the punk movement there.

After leaving the band in 1989, he changed his artist name to Dee Dee King and began his solo career. He initially switched to hip-hop, but eventually moved into rock music and released "I Hate Freaks Like You" in 1995.

In recognition of these achievements, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. However, he died of a drug overdose that same year. He was only 50 years old at the time.

In addition, the men's brand "Tee Dee," inspired by Dee Dee, was launched in the 08-09 A/W season. The product lineup focuses on jeans with a realistic distressed look and T-shirts that complement them.