Tommy Ramone
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| Birth name | Tamás Erdélyi |
| Born | January 29, 1949 Budapest, Hungary |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 2014 (aged 65) New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1965–2014 |
| Formerly of | Ramones |
| Website | ramones |
Thomas Erdelyi (born Tamás Erdélyi, [ˈærdeji ˈtɒmaːʃ]; January 29, 1949 – July 11, 2014), known professionally as Tommy Ramone, was an American musician. He was the drummer for the influential punk rock band the Ramones from its debut in 1974 to 1978, later serving as its producer, and was the longest-surviving original member of the Ramones.