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Sunday, July 13, 2014

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TOMMY RAMONE R.I.P. 1952-2014

The Ramones’ original drummer Tommy Ramone has died on July 11, 2014.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Ramones founding drummer Tommy (Erdelyi) Ramone. #RIPTommy Ramone,” a posting on the band’s official Twitter account announced. The band, founded in New York in 1974, had a major influence on punk rock. Tommy Ramone was the last surviving member of its original lineup. He died aged 62. Variety said Tommy Ramone had been undergoing treatment for bile duct cancer at a hospice when he died. All members of the band adopted the surname Ramone although they were not related. Tommy Ramone, whose real surname was Erdelyi, was the last of the original four Ramones. The other Ramones were guitarist Johnny; bassist Dee Dee and vocalist Joey.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi Andy

Do you have any more Leonard Cohen concerts?

phillip

Unknown said...

Hi Andy

do you have any more Leonard Cohen concerts?

phillip

Andy Swapp said...

Hi Phillip
Sorry for the delay in responding but this comment is tucked away in the Ramones post so didn't spot it for ages! Not sure why you posed it here in an old post but hey . . hopefully you have seen my link to the streaming of Lenny's new album it is AWESOME. 80 years old man!! Extraordinary!
I do have another boot or two but have no means of sharing them at the moment. I have rec'd a Graz concert from 1985 triple album which is around if you look and the tribute album two album set We Love Mr Cohen which is also around try Dime for these
Keep in touch and I could try n share them somewhere that hasn't banned me!
Best wishes
Swappers

Unknown said...

Oh I'd love that what's up email ad again