1952 - 1991
Johnny Thunders American Guitarist
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 1 | - | - | - |
| Dating | 4 | 56 years | 24 years, 9 months | 1 year |
| Encounter | 1 | - | - | - |
| Total | 6 | 56 years | 16 years, 6 months | 1 year |
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| First Name | Johnny |
| Last Name | Thunders |
| Full Name at Birth | John Anthony Genzale, Jr. |
| Alternative Name | Johnny Volume |
| Birthday | 15th July, 1952 |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York, USA |
| Died | 23rd April, 1991 |
| Place of Death | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Cause of Death | Drug overdose |
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Text | Musician, Singer, Songwriter |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Claim to Fame | Lead guitarist for glam band New York Dolls |
| Music Genre (Text) | Rock and roll, Punk Rock, Glam Rock, Glam Punk, Rhythm And Blues, Protopunk, Rock, proto-punk |
| Music Genre | Pop/Rock |
| Year(s) Active | 1967–1991 |
| Music Data | Punk |
| Music Style | Punk/New Wave, New York Punk, American Punk, Hard Rock, Rock & Roll, Proto-Punk |
| Music Mood | Reckless, Irreverent, Trashy, Druggy, Malevolent, Snide |
| Instrument | Guitar, Vocals |
| Instrument (text) | Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals |
| Associated Acts | New York Dolls, The Heartbreakers, The Living Dead |
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| Family Member | John Genzale (son), Jamie Genzale (daughter), Vito Genzale (son), Dino Genzale (son) |
| Friend | Dee Dee Ramone, Stiv Bators, Jerry Nolan, Richard Hell, Wayne Kramer |
| Associated People | Sid Vicious (musician) |
| Favorite Colors | Magenta |
John Anthony Genzale (July 15, 1952 – April 23, 1991), better known by his stage name Johnny Thunders, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He 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.
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