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Also known as John Genzale, John Anthony Genzale, Jr.

American guitarist and singer (1952–1991)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1952-07-15
Active to
1991-04-23
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Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr (July 15, 1952 - April 23, 1991), was a rock and roll guitarist and singer, first with the New York Dolls, the proto-punk glam rockers of the early '70s. During the late '70s, he was a familiar figure on the New York punk scene, both with The Heartbreakers and as a solo artist. His screeching, penetrating guitar sound is distinctive and highly influential in punk rock music. Thunders tangled with the demons of fame and drug addiction until his death

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Official website
www.thunders.ca
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date of birth
1952-07-15
date of death
1991-04-23
Commons category
Johnny Thunders
start of work period
1967-00-00
birth name
John Anthony Genzale
pseudonym
Johnny Thunders
name in native language
John Genzale
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