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AKA · 09-15-2004, 11:49 PM

Johnny Ramone, of 'The Ramones,' Dies at 55

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal punk band "The Ramones," has died. He was 55.

Ramone died in his sleep Wednesday afternoon at his Los Angeles home surrounded by friends and family, his publicist said. He had battled prostate cancer for five years, and was hospitalized in June at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Ramone, born John Cummings, was one of the original members of the Ramones, whose hit songs "I Wanna be sedated" and "Blitzkrieg Bop," among others, earned the band induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

The band's singer, Joey Ramone, whose real name was Jeff Hyman, died in 2001 of lymphatic cancer. Bassist Dee Dee Ramone, who was born Douglas Colvin, died from a drug overdose in 2002.

Johnny Ramone founded "The Ramones" in 1974 with Joey Ramone, DeeDee Ramone and Tommy Ramone, the only surviving member of the original band.

A tribute concert and cancer research fund-raiser was held Sunday in Los Angeles to celebrate the band's 30th anniversary. It featured performances by Los Angeles punk band X, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Henry Rollins and others.

Along with his wife, Linda Cummings, Johnny Ramone was surrounded at his death by friends Eddie and Jill Vedder, and Rob and Sherrie Zombie. Other friends who gathered at his Los Angeles home included Lisa Marie Presley, Pete Yorn, Vincent Gallo and Talia Shire.

dandelion wine · 09-15-2004, 11:52 PM

Oh

, this sucks. So not fair... may he rest in peace.

vashti1999 · 09-15-2004, 11:53 PM

Damn. Spooky how their deaths have all come within years of each other.

RIP Johnny

Skywalker · 09-15-2004, 11:55 PM

R.I.P. johnny

crystals · 09-16-2004, 12:08 AM

Aw, how sad.

55 years old is too young to pass on. I've never heard any of the Ramone's music, but I've heard of the band.

Jrnygrl · 09-16-2004, 12:08 AM

NO!

AKA · 09-16-2004, 12:54 AM

AKA · 09-16-2004, 01:34 AM

Here's a Ramones sampler. I'll only leave it up for a limited time (i.e. less than 24 hours). Get it while the gettin's good.

Blitzkrieg Bop (1976)
Beat On The Brat (1976)
Judy Is A Punk (1976)
Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue (1976)
Pinhead (1977)
I Just Want To Have Something To Do (1978)
I Wanna Be Sedated (1978)
Rock 'N' Roll High School (1979)
Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio? (1980)
The KKK Took My Baby Away (1981)
I Believe In Miracles (1989)

Joey Ramone (1951-2001) - lead vocals
Johnny Ramone (1948-2004) - guitar
Dee Dee Ramone (1952-2002) - bass
Tommy Ramone (b. 1952) - drums through 1977
Marky Ramone (b. 1956) - drums

robyrob · 09-16-2004, 07:28 AM

R.I.P. Johnny - this stinks

Cactus Jack · 09-16-2004, 08:57 AM

RIP Johnny

MaydayMalonesGirl · 09-16-2004, 10:07 AM

This sucks... The Ramones rule. RIP Johnny.

Dean Winchester · 09-16-2004, 10:22 AM

damn, this is sad. 3 Ramones in 3 1/2 years.

Makes you wonder if the real reason they broke up when they did WASN'T the "we've run our course" deal (and The Stones haven't?) but that they must've had a feeling they didn't have a lot of time left so they'd enjoy life while they still had it.

Janice · 09-16-2004, 12:11 PM

This is very sad. So many losses for one band.

AKA · 09-16-2004, 01:24 PM

ThirteenInchEscape · 09-16-2004, 07:21 PM

why no "We're a Happy Family"

that is a great song

09-15-2004, 11:49 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Johnny Ramone, rest in peace. Johnny Ramone, of 'The Ramones,' Dies at 55 The Associated Press LOS ANGELES - Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal punk band "The Ramones," has died. He was 55. Ramone died in his sleep Wednesday afternoon at his Los Angeles home surrounded by friends and family, his publicist said. He had battled prostate cancer for five years, and was hospitalized in June at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Ramone, born John Cummings, was one of the original members of the Ramones, whose hit songs "I Wanna be sedated" and "Blitzkrieg Bop," among others, earned the band induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. The band's singer, Joey Ramone, whose real name was Jeff Hyman, died in 2001 of lymphatic cancer. Bassist Dee Dee Ramone, who was born Douglas Colvin, died from a drug overdose in 2002. Johnny Ramone founded "The Ramones" in 1974 with Joey Ramone, DeeDee Ramone and Tommy Ramone, the only surviving member of the original band. A tribute concert and cancer research fund-raiser was held Sunday in Los Angeles to celebrate the band's 30th anniversary. It featured performances by Los Angeles punk band X, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Henry Rollins and others. Along with his wife, Linda Cummings, Johnny Ramone was surrounded at his death by friends Eddie and Jill Vedder, and Rob and Sherrie Zombie. Other friends who gathered at his Los Angeles home included Lisa Marie Presley, Pete Yorn, Vincent Gallo and Talia Shire. Attached Images

09-15-2004, 11:52 PM	#2
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,967	Oh , this sucks. So not fair... may he rest in peace.
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vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Damn. Spooky how their deaths have all come within years of each other. RIP Johnny
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09-16-2004, 12:08 AM	#5
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	Aw, how sad. 55 years old is too young to pass on. I've never heard any of the Ramone's music, but I've heard of the band.
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Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	R.I.P. johnny

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Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	NO!

09-16-2004, 01:34 AM	#8
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Here's a Ramones sampler. I'll only leave it up for a limited time (i.e. less than 24 hours). Get it while the gettin's good. Blitzkrieg Bop (1976) Beat On The Brat (1976) Judy Is A Punk (1976) Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue (1976) Pinhead (1977) I Just Want To Have Something To Do (1978) I Wanna Be Sedated (1978) Rock 'N' Roll High School (1979) Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio? (1980) The KKK Took My Baby Away (1981) I Believe In Miracles (1989) Joey Ramone (1951-2001) - lead vocals Johnny Ramone (1948-2004) - guitar Dee Dee Ramone (1952-2002) - bass Tommy Ramone (b. 1952) - drums through 1977 Marky Ramone (b. 1956) - drums
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09-16-2004, 07:28 AM	#9
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MaydayMalonesGirl ACID! POLICEHHHH! Forum Star Join Date: Apr 24, 2003 Location: in a van down by the river. Posts: 18,393	This sucks... The Ramones rule. RIP Johnny.

09-16-2004, 10:22 AM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	damn, this is sad. 3 Ramones in 3 1/2 years. Makes you wonder if the real reason they broke up when they did WASN'T the "we've run our course" deal (and The Stones haven't?) but that they must've had a feeling they didn't have a lot of time left so they'd enjoy life while they still had it.

09-16-2004, 12:11 PM	#13
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	R.I.P Johnny Ramone This is very sad. So many losses for one band.

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ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	why no "We're a Happy Family" that is a great song
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