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Quote by Tommy Ramone

“Most of the people who are given these Rock'n'roll Hall of Fame things sell millions of records, so it's kind of like a trophy for them.”

Quote by Tommy Ramone

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Tommy Ramone, born Erdős Attila, was a renowned record producer. He was born on January 29, 1952, and passed away on July 11, 2014. Tommy Ramone is known for his contributions to the punk rock genre, particularly during his collaboration with The Ramones band in the 1970s. more

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