Tommy Ramone, the drummer for the 70s punk giants The Ramones, died on July 11th 2014 at the age of 65. It's no accident that one of the Ramones' most famous songs is "Blitzkrieg Bop"- the band was all about a sonic assault. Tommy was the last remaining living Ramone, so with this list we pay tribute to the entire band. They were not known for their lyrics, but even a quick look at their lyrical output reveals a unique perspective on a turbulent time, the 70s and early 80s. Here are 15 lyrics with interesting vocabulary from the Ramones' entire career.
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