Marky Ramone (born Marc Steven Bell on July 15, 1952; some sources cite 1956) is an American musician. He is best known for being the drummer of the punk rock band the Ramones for 15 years, from May 1978 until February 1983, and August 1987 until August 1996. He has also played in other notable bands including Dust, Wayne County and the Backstreet Boys and Richard Hell & the Voidoids.Bell's tenure with the Ramones lasted 15 years.