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| Name | Johnny Thunders |
| First Name | Johnny |
| Last Name | Thunders |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Birthday | July 15 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Place of Birth | Queens |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Vito Genzale, Jamie Genzale, Dino Genzale, John Genzale |
Johnny Thunders Biography
Johnny Thunders is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on July 15, 1952 in Queens, New York, United States. Keith Richards was his mentor, both in music and in lifestyle. was his mentor in both his music and his personal life.
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.
His first musical performance was in the winter of 1967 with The Reign. Shortly thereafter, he played with Johnny and the Jaywalkers, under the name Johnny Volume, at Quintano’s School for Young Professionals, around the corner from Carnegie Hall, on 56th Street near 7th Avenue.
He was born within Queens, New York. He died before his ex-wife Julie and their four children.
His death is shrouded by mystery after the body was discovered folded in a room with a ransacked smell. He also battled heroin throughout his career.
Three years later he again teamed up with Palladin to release Copy Cats, a covers album. The album, produced by Palladin, featured a wide assortment of musicians to recreate the 1950s and 1960s sound of the originals, including Alex Balanescu on violin, Bob Andrews on piano, The Only Ones John Perry and others on guitar, and a horn section.
Johnny Thunders Net Worth
Johnny is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny Thunders's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
One of his first shows was performed with Johnny and the Jaywalkers at an elementary school across the street from Carnegie Hall.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Guitarist |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
With Thunders leading the band, the Heartbreakers toured America before going to Britain to join the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned on the ‘Anarchy Tour’. The group stayed in the UK throughout 1977, where their popularity was significantly greater than in the U.S., particularly among punk bands. While in Britain they were signed to Track Records and released their only official studio album, L.A.M.F., an abbreviation for “Like A Mother Fucker”. L.A.M.F. was received positively by critics and fans alike, but was criticised for its poor production. Displeased with the production, the band members were soon competing with one other, mixing and remixing the record, culminating in drummer Jerry Nolan quitting in November 1977. Shortly thereafter, the Heartbreakers officially disbanded.
Thunders stayed in London and recorded the first of a number of solo albums, beginning with So Alone in 1978. The notoriously drug-fuelled recording sessions featured a core band of Thunders, bassist Phil Lynott, drummer Paul Cook and guitarist Steve Jones, with guest appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Steve Marriott, Walter Lure, Billy Rath and Peter Perrett. The CD version of the album contains four bonus tracks, including the single “Dead or Alive” and a cover of the early Marc Bolan song “The Wizard”. Soon afterwards, Thunders moved back to the US, joining former Heartbreakers Walter Lure, Billy Rath and sometimes Jerry Nolan for gigs at Max’s Kansas City. Around this time Thunders played a small number of gigs at London’s Speakeasy with a line up including Cook and Jones, Henri Paul on bass and Judy Nylon and Patti Palladin (Snatch) as back up vocalists.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1975 Thunders and Nolan left the band, though Johansen and Sylvain continued playing, along with Peter Jordon, Tony Machine (an ex-assistant agent at Leber & Krebs) and Chris Robison, as the New York Dolls until late 1977.
Who is Johnny Thunders Dating?
According to our records, Johnny Thunders is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Johnny Thunders’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Johnny Thunders. You may help us to build the dating records for Johnny Thunders!In late 1979, Thunders moved to Detroit with his wife Julie and began performing in a band called Gang War. Other members included John Morgan, Ron Cooke, Philippe Marcade and former MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer. They recorded several demos and performed live several times before disbanding. Zodiac Records released an EP of their demos in 1987. In 1990 they also released an album titled Gang War, which was credited to Thunders and Kramer.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Johnny Thunders height 5 ft 7 in Johnny weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 1968 he began going to the Fillmore East and Bethesda Fountain in Central Park on weekends. His older sister, Mariann, started styling his hair like Keith Richards. In late 1969 he got a job as a sales clerk at D’Naz leather shop, on Bleecker Street in the West Village, and started trying to put a band together. He and his girlfriend, Janis Cafasso, went to see The Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in November 1969, and they appear in the Maysles’ film, Gimme Shelter.
In the 1980s, Thunders lived in Paris and Stockholm with his wife and daughter.
Top Facts about Johnny Thunders
Facts & Trivia
Johnny Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Johnny Thunders celebrates birthday on July 15 of every year.
During the early 1980s, Thunders re-formed The Heartbreakers for various tours; the group recorded their final album, Live at the Lyceum, in 1984. The concert was also filmed and released as a video and later a DVD titled Dead Or Alive.
How did Johnny Thunders get his name?
The song’s main character was, in fact inspired by the Marlon Brando movie The Wild One. “It’s about a rocker. I wrote it after Wild One was released.” Ray Davies said of “Johnny Thunder.” New York Dolls guitarist Johnny Thunders took his stage name from the song’s title.
What band was Johnny Thunders in?
Music groups
What is Johnny Thunders name?
John Anthony Genzale
What happened to New York Dolls?
The following year they signed with Mercury Records and released New York Dolls, produced by Todd Rundgren. Their 1974 follow-up, the aptly named Too Much Too Soon, gave title to the band’s dissolution as its members struggled with drug and alcohol addictions.
What drugs did Johnny Thunders do?
He was using heroin, and saving the Methadone so that he could have a big weekly high as well.” It was at this point that Johnny decided to fly his soon-to-be wife Julie Jordan, John Jr (Julie’s two- year-old, from a previous relationship) and their baby, Vito, to London.
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