Johnny Thunders

Johnny Thunders
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.
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 nameJohn Anthony Genzale
Born(1952-07-15)July 15, 1952
Queens, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 23, 1991(1991-04-23) (aged 38)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • bass guitar
Years active1967–1991

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]

  1. ^ a b Larkin, 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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