Death of Tommy Ramone

January 29, 1952 - July 11, 2014
New York, New York | Age 62

Last surviving member of the Ramones dies
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DAVID BAUDER, The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The Ramones always seemed too fast. Their songs rushed by, often two minutes or less of pure adrenaline. Their influence outstripped their sales. And now, with the death of drummer Tommy, all four original members of the seminal punk rock band are gone.

Tommy Ramone, born Erdelyi Tamas in Budapest, Hungary, died Friday at age 65, said Dave Frey, who works for Ramones Productions and Silent Partner Management. Frey had no...

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