The Ramones link to The Replacements' 'Tim'
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Today's Morning Edition music is "Swingin Party" by the Replacements off their 1985 album "Tim." That album was produced by Thomas Erdelyiwho was better known as Tommy Ramone, the original drummer for the influential punk band, The Ramones. He died Friday at the age of 65.
Erdelyi stopped touring with the Ramones in 1978, but continued to help with the production of their music. He produced for other bands as well including the Replacements. "Tim" was their first album on a major label and the last with original guitarist Bob Stinson.
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