FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2005, file photo, Tommy Ramone, ex-drummer and manager of The Ramones, smiles as he is interviewed backstage at the Knitting Factory in New York. A business associate says Ramone, a co-founder of the seminal punk band The Ramones and the last surviving member of the original group, has died. Dave Frey, who works for Ramones Productions and Silent Partner Management, confirmed that he died on Friday, July 11, 2014. Ramone was 65. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File) AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
"He gave punk rock its pulse."
The last original Ramone has died, and the music world is mourning his passing.
From the New York Times: "Tommy Ramone Dies at 65; He Gave Punk Rock Its Pulse"
From Time: "Tommy Ramone: A Rock n' Roll Life in Photos"
FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2005, file photo, Tommy Ramone, ex-drummer and manager of The Ramones, smiles as he is interviewed backstage at the Knitting Factory in New York. A business associate says Ramone, a co-founder of the seminal punk band The Ramones and the last surviving member of the original group, has died. Dave Frey, who works for Ramones Productions and Silent Partner Management, confirmed that he died on Friday, July 11, 2014. Ramone was 65. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)
As the Associated Press reported:
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 further details.
Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee and Tommy Ramone, taking their surname from an alias Paul McCartney used to check into hotels, formed in Queens, N.Y. in 1974. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members were among the leaders of the original punk rock movement with songs like "I Wanna Be Sedated," "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "Rockaway Beach."
Wearing ripped jeans, black leather and bad haircuts, the Ramones stripped rock down to its essentials: two guitars, drums, a singer and no solos. Their 1976 debut album had 14 songs in less than 30 minutes, with "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue" and "Beat on the Brat" reflecting their twisted teen years.
Other news outlets tweeted their angles on the death of a legend.
RIP Tommy Ramone, the Last Original Member of the Ramones
https://t.co/9tSLCY8eZ2 pic.twitter.com/eNYvR1cvCs
— VICE (@VICE) July 12, 2014
In one of his final interviews, Tommy Ramone reflected on the birth of the Ramones: "It was time for something new." https://t.co/Be3jQ42TMZ
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) July 12, 2014
The Ramones' official Twitter account announced Tommy's death with the iconic black and white photo of the drummer smirking, decked out in the classic punk rock sunglasses and leather jacket.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Ramones founding drummer Tommy (Erdelyi) Ramone. #RIPTommyRamone pic.twitter.com/kDBNMpn4Tp
— Ramones (@RamonesOfficial) July 12, 2014
RT @Joel311Bandit: I've never had a greater day in my life then when I met Tommy Ramone. RIP damn it...#HeyHoLetsGo pic.twitter.com/kHVze8iIVh
— Ramones (@RamonesOfficial) July 12, 2014
This story has been updated.
—
Follow Zach Noble (@thezachnoble) on Twitter
Want to leave a tip?
We answer to you. Help keep our content free of advertisers and big tech censorship by leaving a tip today.
Want to join the conversation?
Already a subscriber?
more stories
Sign up for the Blaze newsletter
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Get the stories that matter most delivered directly to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.