Johnny Thunders

1952-07-15 – 1991-04-23 (age 38) Queens, New York, USA

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Biography

John Anthony Genzale, 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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Johnny Thunders

Known For

The Filth and the Fury

The Filth and the Fury

2000

as Self (archive footage)

Night Lunch

Night Lunch

1975

as Self

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

2003

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Punk Rock Movie

The Punk Rock Movie

1978

as Self

Mona and I

Mona and I

1990

as Johnny

The Blank Generation

The Blank Generation

1976

as Self (uncredited)

Personality Crisis: One Night Only

Personality Crisis: One Night Only

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

2017

as Self

Who Killed Nancy?

Who Killed Nancy?

2009

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

Looking for Johnny

Looking for Johnny

2014

as Himself (archive footage)

Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy

Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy

2016

What About Me

What About Me

1993

as Vito Napolitano

New York Dolls: All Dolled Up

New York Dolls: All Dolled Up

2005

as Himself

New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on Television

2011

Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie

Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie

2001

as Self

New York Dolls: TV Treasures

2000

as Himself

What the Punk - An MVD Sampler

What the Punk - An MVD Sampler

2002

Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers: Dead or Alive

Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers: Dead or Alive

2006

Johnny Thunders Live: In Cold Blood

Johnny Thunders Live: In Cold Blood

2002

Johnny Thunders: Who's Been Talking?

Johnny Thunders: Who's Been Talking?

2007