L.A. Times - Entertainment — Tommy Ramone, drummer and last surviving original member of the punk-rock band Ramones, died Friday, confirmed to the Los Angeles Times by the band's manager with Silent Partner Management. more info

Popdose — Popdose is sad to report that Tommy Ramone, aka Thomas Erdelyi, the last surviving member of the original Ramones died.. more info

Stereogum — Last year, Mary Timony, the former Helium frontwoman and Wild Flag co-leader, founded a new power trio called Ex Hex. They were one of the best bands I saw at this past year’s SXSW — a fun-as-hell supercharged take on Ramones punk and Cheap Trick... more info

NME — The late musician recorded a cover of Joey Ramones' 'I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)' with his bandmates while receiving medical care last year more info

NME — Listen to cover of Joey Ramones' 'I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)' now more info

Stereogum — Jennifer and Jessie Clavin’s music as Bleached tends to evoke an afternoon cruising around in the California sun blasting the Ramones. “For The Feel” is a prime example of their proficiency at that task, an immensely pleasant surf-punk ditty th... more info

The Independent — Punk pioneers The Ramones have been honoured at a rock awards ceremony for their contribution as trailblazers. more info

Time — It's been a long time coming more info

Pop Candy — Friday's headlines also include the Ramones, Black Keys and Courtney Love. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — To honor Joey Ramone (who would have turned 63 this year) and the Ramones (who celebrate their 40th anniversary as a band this year), the annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash returns. Here's the details:Following the tradition, this year's BASH... more info