Tommy (Erdelyi) Ramone (1949-2014), Drummer and Last Original Member of the Ramones

Lori Dorn
July 14, 2014

Tommy (Erdelyi) Ramone, the Hungarian-born lightning-fast drummer and last original member of the Ramones, the pioneering powerhouse punk-rock band, died at his home in Ridgewood, New York on Friday July 11 after a long battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.

Rest in Peace Tommy. You will be remembered always. Long live The Ramones!

We are saddened to announce the passing of Ramones founding drummer Tommy (Erdelyi) Ramone. #RIPTommyRamone pic.twitter.com/kDBNMpn4Tp

— Ramones (@RamonesOfficial) July 12, 2014

photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic via Rolling Stone

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.