John Anthony Genzale (July 15, 1952 – April 23, 1991), known professionally as Johnny Thunders, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. 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.
Johnny Thunders
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Johnny Thunders was an American musician who gained fame in the 1970s as a member of the New York Dolls and later as a solo artist. He was known for his distinctive guitar playing and songwriting, and left a lasting impact on the punk and rock music scenes.
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Johnny Thunders was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who came to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of the New York Dolls. He later played with the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist.
Johnny Thunders was born on July 15, 1952.
Johnny Thunders’ real name was John Anthony Genzale.
Johnny Thunders played with the New York Dolls, the Heartbreakers, and as a solo artist.
Johnny Thunders died on April 23, 1991.
Quotes by Johnny Thunders
A lot of people don’t think they can count on me, but I’ve never missed a gig in my life.
Johnny Thunders
A lot of people want to die for a lot of reasons.
Johnny Thunders
I don’t eat cereal actually… Frosted Flakes… that’s as close as I can get.
Johnny Thunders
I met Sable when she was 15 and I was 18. I sent her home to New York while we carried on the tour. When we got back the police were looking for her at the airport and everywhere!
Johnny Thunders
I take smack because I enjoy it. I enjoy all it makes me feel. I don’t do it to be in with the in crowd. I can rock out with it.
Johnny Thunders
I was in Sweden for 10 days. They put me on the front page of the daily papers eight days in a row. I did nothing to warrant any of the attention. It was ridiculous.
Johnny Thunders
I wouldn’t change a thing – except my bank balance.
Johnny Thunders
Many people love me, many people hate me – there’s nobody in between. That’s the way I prefer it.
Johnny Thunders
Me and Jerry left because we felt we weren’t getting anywhere playing our old songs in tiny clubs. The group was getting stale and staying behind the times.
Johnny Thunders
No one really knows me. People think they know me.
Johnny Thunders
The Dolls were an attitude. If nothing else they were a great attitude.
Johnny Thunders
We get picked up in these Rolls Royces and get three miles down the highway and five cop cars pull us over.
Johnny Thunders