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Tommy RamoneAmerican drummer and producer
Date of Birth: 29.01.1952
Country:  Hungary |
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Biography of Tommy Ramone
Early Life and CareerTommy Ramone, whose real name is Thomas Erdelyi, was born on January 29, 1952, in Budapest, Hungary. He grew up in Queens, one of the troubled neighborhoods of New York City. In the 1960s, Tommy met his future bandmate Johnny, and the two played together in a school ensemble called "Tangerine Puppets."
The Ramones
In 1970, eighteen-year-old Tommy participated in promoting Jimmy Hendrix's "Band of Gypsys." In the mid-70s, a band called "The Ramones" was formed, and all the members took on the stage name Ramone. Johnny Ramone played the guitar, Dee Dee Ramone played the bass, and Joey Ramone played the drums. Initially, Tommy was meant to be the band's manager, but when Joey took up the role of vocalist, Tommy had to take over the drum set. From 1974 to 1978, Tommy Ramone played in "The Ramones" and they released several albums, including "Ramones," "Leave Home," and "Rocket to Russia."
Producer and Return to the Band
In 1978, Tommy was replaced by another drummer, but he continued to produce the band's new album, "Road to Ruin." In 1984, Tommy decided to return to the band, replacing drummer Marky Ramone. The group released their eighth album, "Too Tough to Die." However, conflicts arose within the band due to Tommy's playing style. Dee Dee Ramone often expressed that Tommy played incorrectly and frequently missed the beat, disrupting the entire band. Nonetheless, Tommy tried to avoid conflicts and smooth out the difficult situations within the group.
Producer and Later Career
Currently, Tommy Ramone focuses more on his production work. He has released an album for Tim and Red Cross and enjoys working with musicians in the blues and rock genres. As an exceptional drummer, Tommy has toured with various musicians, including Claudia TImmann and Ankle Monk. In 2004, he participated in the "Ramones Beat Down On Cancer" concert, featuring his "home" band, "The Ramones." In 2007, he released a disc featuring the band's most popular performances and interviews where he talks about the group and his musical career.
