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Tommy Ramone
1952 - 2014
Tommy Ramone
1952 - 2014
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BORN
1952
DIED
2014
Tommy Ramone Obituary
Dave Frey, who works for Ramones Productions and Silent Partner Management, confirmed that he died on Friday. Frey didn't have additional details. Ramone was 65.
Tommy Ramone, a drummer, co-founded the Ramones in 1974 in New York along with singer Joey Ramone, bassist Dee Dee Ramone and guitarist Johnny Ramone. All four band members had different last names, but took the common name Ramone.
The band influenced a generation of rockers, and their hit songs "I Wanna Be Sedated," and "Blitzkrieg Bop," among others, earned them an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
Clad in leather jackets and long black mops of hair, the group of motley misfits started out in legendary New York clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City, where they blasted their rapid-fire songs.
Since its debut album in 1976, the band struggled for commercial success, but they left a formidable imprint on the rock genre. Though they never had a Top 40 song, the Ramones influenced scores of followers, including bands such as Green Day and Nirvana.
Even Bruce Springsteen was moved. After seeing the Ramones in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Springsteen wrote "Hungry Heart" for the band. His manager, however, swayed him to keep the song for himself and it became a hit single.
The Ramones' best-known songs reflected their twisted teen years in Queens: "Beat on the Brat," ''Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue," ''Teenage Lobotomy," ''Sheena Is a Punk Rocker."
The Ramones disbanded in 1996 after a tour that followed their final studio album, "Adios Amigos." A live farewell tour album, "We're Outta Here!", was released in 1997.
Johnny Ramone, whose birth name was John Cummings, died in 2004 of prostate cancer. Joey Ramone, whose real name is Jeff Hyman, died in 2001 of lymphatic cancer. Dee Dee Ramone, whose real name is Douglas Colvin, died from a drug overdose in 2002. Tommy Ramone was born Erdelyi Tamas in Budapest, Hungary.
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36 Entries
BC
July 22, 2014
Death can bring sadness, but loving memories last forever. Hoping that those who knew and loved Tommy and the many who loved his music accept God's invitation to seek comfort through prayer.--Psalm 65:2.
Liam White
July 19, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Boyd
July 17, 2014
I remember seeing the Ramones after I graduated from high school and hope their music reaches closer to the stars and soars to greater heights!!
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Dexter Gardner
July 15, 2014
Thanks to Lil' Tommy for keepin' it beatin' for all the hoppin' cretins I spent an endless vacation with at Bill Flowers' World Famous Milestone Club Est. 1969!
"Remember The Coop!"
Gayle Brantley
July 14, 2014
For Tommy's family & friends:
I am so sorry for your loss. His passing was our loss too. May you find peace & comfort in his memory, I will find it in his music. I thank God for Tommy & for his music related contributions to the world. Rest in peace, Tommy Ramone.
July 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
p c j rock and roll hall of fame fantastic great job Tommy rock on thanks !
July 14, 2014
wow great music to dance to thats what i like about you thanks tommy and all the best to the family members god bless
Ani
July 13, 2014
rest in peace!
July 13, 2014
Dear family, I'm sorry for your loss. May you draw close to the god of all comfort during this difficult time. James 4:8
Harry Simpson
July 13, 2014
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Ecclesiastes 9:5
July 13, 2014
I am very sincerely sorry to hear of the death of your dear family member. Death is a very tragic time and is very hard to recover from or get over. If you put your faith and trust in God he'll help you get through anything. Prayer always help.
Ken Morris
July 13, 2014
The band is reunited...Jammin in Heaven. RIP
Don Ludlam
July 13, 2014
They got the band back together rock on and on
Don
July 13, 2014
My condolences to your family. May Jehovah comfort you during this difficult time.
July 13, 2014
To the family of TOMMY RAMONE I send my condolences. During this difficult time of mourning I hope you find comfort in the GOD of comfort. ISAIAH 61.1,2'
sincerely,
JCJW
Jim Flynn
July 13, 2014
"
ROCK ON!"
R.W. Assumpcao
July 13, 2014
Met them as a kid and loved their music as an adult....good bye gents, you may be gone but youll never be forgotten
Sabrina McLean
July 12, 2014
Rest in peace tommy! You will be missed! Thank you for all the awesome music, I listen to you often. My thoughts are with your family.
July 12, 2014
love the ramones greatest punk band i miss you but i play your songs every day
ANDREA
July 12, 2014
Can't believe you're all gone...thanks for sharing your huge talent with us, and influencing my musical development...thank the gods you never became mainstream! ROCK ON!
Faith Tobin
July 12, 2014
Dear Ramone Family my condolences's to the Family.my name is FaithTobin and he'll surely be missed.luv,Faith
michelle plakas-kaiser
July 12, 2014
rip
July 12, 2014
Thanks for all the good times listening to your music, sympathy to your family and friends. RIP Mr. Ramone
July 12, 2014
My deepest condolences for your loss. May God give you what you need to cope. (1 Corinthians 15:26)
E.W. Illinois
donald seymore
July 12, 2014
Rest in heaven mr ramone
Kenn Prichard
July 12, 2014
I wish the Ramones would have , could have had more commercial success..not just founders of the punk revolution, If my mom would have taken my younger brother to see you, he could have been a "ramone" Ganna miss you and the music.
Professor Milburn Cleaver
July 12, 2014
Although I was not a fan of all of their music, I found the Ramones to be a very innovative band.
May Mr. Ramone rest in peace, knowing that he left a lasting impact on culture.
jimmy
July 12, 2014
I just happened to put my ramones shirt on this morning, and then I see this!if that isn't punk what is?
AT
July 12, 2014
This Obit didn't mention the 1979 movie, Rock N Roll High School which featured the Ramones playing themselves and playing their music. As teens we spent a few days on set at The Roxy saw them play and met 4 cool, down to earth guys....
RIP
July 12, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. May God help your family in times of distress. -Ecclesiastes 5:8, 9
Bill Alphin
July 12, 2014
From "Dust" to the "Ramones" He was the man of the backbeat...Our memories seem to educate ourselves through our Past of what was Important there...The
story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye.
Jimi Hendrix Until we met again, Bill Alphin
TRIAD / MC
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
July 12, 2014
Farewell
becca helen
July 12, 2014
The final note. Godspeed!
Scott Chamberland
July 12, 2014
Rest in Peace
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