RIP

Thomas Erdelyi, better known as Ramones' drummer Tommy Ramone, has died aged 65. He had been receiving treatment for bile duct cancer and was the last surviving Ramone.  As well as drumming with the band on three albums Erdelyi was their manager, producer and co-songwriter (including 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' and 'Blitzkrieg Bop'). He produced the band's fourth album, 'Road To Ruin', and later returned again to produce 1984's 'Too Tough To Die'. Following his departure from the band, Erdelyi continued to work as a producer and later formed Bluegrass band Uncle Monk with his long-term partner Claudia Tienan.

American lyricist Gerry Goffin, writer of hits like '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', 'Up On The Roof' and 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow?' has died at his home in LA, his wife Michele has confirmed. He was 75.

Booby Womack has died aged 70. The singer songwriter who penned hits such as It's All Over Now, That's the Way I Feel About Cha and Woman's Gotta Have It. The Soul legend had been due to perform at the Womad music festival in Wiltshire, UK, in July.

Johnny Winter, prodigious guitarist and a great bluesman, protege and friend of Muddy Waters, has died aged 70. He leaves his wife Susan.

Music Producers Guild founder Bob Hine has died, the trade body has announced. He had been receiving treatment for cancer.

John Gee, the first manager of London's Marquee Club, has died aged 86. His bookings included Led Zeppelin, the Who, Yes and Pink Floyd. 

Farewell to Jon 'Fat' Beast - promoter at the legendary Bull & Gate (and TimeBox) in North London and friend and compere for Carter USM. As John Robb says  ‘farewell you fat bastard and it was good to have known you".An appeal for his send off is here  http://www.gofundme.com/c6cbn8