RIP Tommy Ramone

[Rocky Raccoon]

Very sad news.  The last remaining original member of the Ramones has passed on.  Tommy started out as the band's drummer and then became their producer, he had a huge influence on their sound.  He was 65.  Along with his departed band mates, he is gone much too soon.

[bluesno1fann]

R.I.P.

Never was a big fan of the Ramones, but I can't believe this. 

Looks like The Ramones join the select few bands (along with the Jimi Hendrix Experience) where all of the founding members are dead...

[Smilin Ed H]

RIP - a short obituary and some music here:  http://fridaynightboys300.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/tommy-ramone-rip.html

[Lowbacca]

R.I.P. Tommy........... today is a very sad day.

[Orange Crate Art]

Oh my God this is sad! RIP Tommy Ramone. I love the Ramones, especially the original Ramones. Tommy was such a cool dude, he was always great in interviews and he was responsible for lots of their early tunes, and he was a great record producer. I can't believe we no longer have any original Ramones.

[feelsflow]

Don't want to get all emotional like I did a couple of weeks ago when Bobby died.  I had lost a niece a few days earlier, at only 56, and was in a really sad mood - and it just opened the gates to all the folks leaving this world too soon.  I'm getting old too, and it worries me.  Like Rei is saying, this is a club you don't want to be taking part in.  I miss the Experience, especially Noel - who will live forever in my magic forest.  Let me not go down this road again...

Tommy was a great musician, as were all the Ramones.  They were a special American band that started something new.  They were influenced by the past, but the way they did it was new.  This is a rip alright.

rest in peace Tommy...and the Ramones.

I Dig Rock-n-Roll Radio!

[Aum Bop Diddit]

Tommy ramone had a whole lot to do with the concept and image of the Ramones.  Including that straight ahead drum style.

[danieljack]

The band that launched a million wannabes. RIP and thanks for the col sounds.