Bruno Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Johnny Ramone dies at 55September 16, 2004LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of "The Ramones," has died. He was 55.His publicist says he died in his sleep Wednesday afternoon at his Los Angeles home surrounded by friends and family. He had battled prostate cancer for five years. He co-founded "The Ramones" in 1974 with Joey Ramone, DeeDee Ramone and Tommy Ramone, the only surviving member of the original band. Joey Ramone, whose real name is Jeff Hyman, died in 2001 of lymphatic cancer. Dee Dee Ramone, whose real name is Douglas Colvin, died from a drug overdose in 2002.Clad in leather jackets and long black mops of hair, the group started out in legendary New York clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City, where they blasted their rapid-fire songs.Since its debut album in 1976, the band struggled for commercial success, but they left a formidable imprint on the rock genre. Though they never had a Top 40 song, the Ramones influenced scores of followers, including bands such as Green Day and Nirvana.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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Rest In Peace, Johnny. He will be missed, but we will never forget the impact he had on the music world. The Ramones was one of the greatest bands ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizz Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Axl Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 WHAT??????I can't believe it. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratomaster Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-fukaji Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 red about this morning, was very shockedr.i.p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 very sad... Well at least he`s not in pain anymore..Rest In Peace Johnny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Johnny Ramone is dead...Long Live Johnny Ramone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopie85 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Rest In Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffan Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Very sad , That makes three of them , at least we have thier great music too listen to forever and thier legacy will NEVER die . Peace GnR Nation B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I've started to get into the Ramones and Sex Pistols and some other classic punk bands. they were great. Think of everyone Johnny influenced..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanGenie Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 That's sad. Seems to be a bad thing for your health playing with the Ramones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Wore my Ramones shirt today in rememberance. The Ramones were the quintessential punk band, you may hear people bad mouth the Pistols or the Clash but never the Ramones. Its a shame, last I heard was that he was doing better. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Wore my Ramones shirt today in rememberance. Exactly what i will do tonight when i go out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exploited1851 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 The first punk song i learned to play on my guitar was "Blitzkreig Bop" and I learned a ton of Ramones songs since then. Johnny Ramone I'll miss you!!!Rest in Peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucket13 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 R.I.P. wait i thought the only one left's name was Mickey not Tommy :krider: RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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