Tommy Ramone has died at the age of 65. He was the co-founder of the group and was the last surviving member.
Back in 1974, Tommy, the drummer, formed the band with singer Joey, guitarist Johnny, and bassist Dee Dee. No, they are not related. They all decided to take on the same last name for the band.
Johnny Ramone, left, died in 2004 at the age of 55 from prostate cancer. Joey Ramone, second from right, died in 2001 at the age of 49 from lymphoma. Dee Dee Ramone, right, died in 2002 at the age of 50 from a heroin overdose.
Tommy died this past Friday from bile duct cancer.
But even though the original members have died, their presence lives on. In 2002, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and are considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time.
Back in 1974, Tommy, the drummer, formed the band with singer Joey, guitarist Johnny, and bassist Dee Dee. No, they are not related. They all decided to take on the same last name for the band.
[Source: Evening Standard]
Tommy died this past Friday from bile duct cancer.
But even though the original members have died, their presence lives on. In 2002, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and are considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time.