Yes, Tommy was the most talented band member, I think. He played guitar before going to the drums, and to start off with nothing and quickly learn eighth notes, boom-tack-boom boom-tack on the bass drum and so forth is amazing.
worked w/the band, sellin' shirts for 17 yrs. THIS was my fave song! b'sides CARBONA & I'M AGAINST IT! thanx 4 post'n this. still, decades ahead ov thee curve!
Nah Marky was the man he was more technical and that's what they needed.. Clem Burke however was too technical and couldn't find the beat for the songs but Tommy being a non drummer was a better Ramones drummer than Clem who is a world class drummer imo 👍