In 1984, The Ramones – clearly feeling, with punk rock’s popularity waning, that the peak of its popular had passed – released the album “Too Tough to Die,” the first with new drummer Richie Ramone.

Johnny Ramone, lead guitarist the Ramones, considered by many to be punk music’s most influential band, died Wednesday, after a five-year battle with prostate cancer Wednesday. Ramone, 55, was born ...