Drummer Tommy Ramone dies

Tommy Ramone, the last surviving member of New York punk band The Ramones whose raucous and energetic drummer defined the band’s unique sound, has died at his home in Queens. He was 62. Ramone, born Erdelyi Tamasin Hungary, had been in hospice care after undergoing treatment for bile duct cancer, according to a reporter. He played on the band’s seminal first three albums, Ramones (1976), Leave Home (1977) and Rocket to Russia (1977). Later, he left to concentrate on studio work and was replaced in the group by Marc Bell, or Marky Ramone, however, he returned to co-produce the band’s 1984 album Too Tough to Die. (PTI)