Just a few days ago, we reported on the benefit concert for the 30th anniversary of the Ramones. The proceeds from this event will benefit cancer research. Yesterday, Wednesday, guitarist Johnny Ramone succumbed to his battle with cancer at the age of 55. John Cummings, as he was known by his real name, had been suffering from prostate cancer for five years. Surrounded by family members and close friends, he peacefully passed away in his home in Los Angeles. After Joey Ramone, who died of lymphoma in 2001, and Dee Dee Ramone, who was taken by a drug overdose, only drummer Tommy remains as the last surviving Ramones member.
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