Thunders performing at the VFW Post in Ann Arbor, Michigan in July 1979. He was then collaborating with Wayne Kramer of MC5, as Gang War.
Background information
Birth name
John Anthony Genzale
Born
(1952-07-15)July 15, 1952 Queens, New York, U.S.
Died
April 23, 1991(1991-04-23) (aged 38) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Rock
punk rock
glam rock
glam punk
proto-punk
Occupation(s)
Musician
singer
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Guitar
vocals
bass guitar
Years active
1967–1991
Musical artist
John Anthony Genzale (July 15, 1952 – April 23, 1991), known professionally as Johnny Thunders, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.[1] He came to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of New York Dolls. He later played with the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist.[1]
^ abLarkin, Colin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). New York City: Virgin Books. p. 1180. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
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band until he was forced out in 1975, shortly after the departure of JohnnyThunders and Jerry Nolan. In 2004, after decades of estrangement from Dolls...
abuse Thunders often inflicted upon her, and unable to adjust to life in New York, Starr moved back to Los Angeles. She claimed that "he [Thunders] tried...
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extensively with JohnnyThunders of the Heartbreakers, the former lead guitarist for New York Dolls. Palladin appeared on Thunders' 1978 debut solo album...
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