with a black pickguard. This bass was stolen when Ward toured Japan in February 2010. Currently, Ward plays Fender Dee Dee Ramone signature model Precision Basses. Other bands Before the Ramones, Ward played in a heavy metal band called Guitar Pete's Axe Attack, where he appeared on two albums. In 1992, while still with the Ramones, he started a hard rock band named Los Gusanos. They released a few singles before releasing their only album in 1997, which was worked on by Ramones producer Daniel Rey. After the Ramones' retirement Ward played a few shows with the Ramainz, a Ramones tribute band formed by Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone and Dee Dee's wife Barbara Zampini. In 1998, Los Gusanos broke up, leading to Ward's next band the Warm Jets, which released one single before changing their name due to another band with the same name. As Bad Chopper, they released a single and in 2007, a self-titled album. The band broke up in summer 2009. From 2009 to 2019, he toured just as CJ Ramone with rotating members on guitar and drums. He released four albums and a single as CJ Ramone. Since 2018, he has filled in on bass at live shows for Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Personal life Ward was married to Marky Ramone's niece, Chessa, with whom he has two children, Liam (born in November 1997) and Elias (born in September 2000). He is now married to lawyer Denise Barton with whom he has one daughter, Mia Dove (born in October 2009). Band members Current members CJ Ramone – bass, lead vocals (July 2009 – present) Dan Root – guitar, backing vocals (September 2012 – present) Pete Sosa – drums (December 2014 – present) Josh Blackway – guitar, backing vocals (October 2015 – present) Nate Sander – guitar, backing vocals (November 2015 – present) Chris Eller – drums (October 2015 – present) Past members Steve Soto – guitar, backing vocals (July 2012 – 2018; died 2018) Daniel Rey – guitar, vocals (July 2009 – September 2011) Steve Dawson – guitar, backing vocals (October 2011 – February 2012) Jonny Wickersham – guitar, backing vocals (July 2013 – October 2013) Ian Fowles - guitar, backing vocals (June 2015, July 2016) Brant Bjork – drums (July 2009 – February 2010) Michael Stamberg – drums (March 2010 – July 2013) David Hidalgo Jr. – drums, backing vocals (February 2013