Sniper (American band)

They were one of several bands that played at the Mercer Arts Center, Max's Kansas City and the Coventry alongside the New York Dolls and Suicide,[2][3] and were most famous for its former members, which included frontman Joey Ramone (Jeff Hyman), prior to his forming the Ramones,[4] and guitarist Frank Infante, later of Blondie.

Sniper formed in 1972, with the original lineup consisting of Joey Ramone, guitarists Bob Butani and Danny Wray, bassist Peter (Morgan) Morales, and drummer Patrick Franklyn.

He later recalled, "I used to wear this custom-made black jumpsuit, these like pink, knee-high platform boots- all kinds of rhinestones- lots of dangling belts and gloves".

[4] Ramone continued playing with them until early 1974, when he was replaced by Alan Turner, formerly of 1960s Bronx rock band the Age of Reason.

Later that year, Sniper changed their name to Kid Blast and added Vinny (Bank) Sanchez on keyboards.