Johnny Thunders



First NameJohnny
Last NameThunders
Full Name at BirthJohn Anthony Genzale Jr.
Other NamesJohnny Volume
Age38 (age at death)
Date of BirthJuly 15, 1952
BirthplaceQueens, New York, USA
Date of DeathApril 23, 1991
Location of DeathNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Cause of DeathDrug overdose
BuildSlim
Hair ColorBlack
Star SignCancer
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryGuitarist
Claim to FameLead guitarist for glam band New York Dolls
Music GenrePop/Rock
Music TagsPunk
Music StylePunk/New Wave, New York Punk, American Punk, Hard Rock, Rock & Roll, Proto-Punk
Music MoodReckless, Irreverent, Trashy, Druggy, Malevolent, Snide
InstrumentGuitar, Vocals
FriendsDee Dee Ramone, Stiv Bators, Jerry Nolan, Richard Hell, Wayne Kramer

Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr. (July 15, 1952 – April 23, 1991), was an American protopunk guitarist, singer and songwriter.


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Filmography

Selected Johnny Thunders film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1993
What About Me
Vito Napolitano

1989
Johnny

Soundtrack Credits

1999
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1993
What About Me
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1989
Little Sweetheart
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