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)

The Punk Rock Movie

The Punk Rock Movie

1978

as Self

Mona and I

Mona and I

1990

as Johnny

Looking for Johnny

Looking for Johnny

2014

as Himself (archive footage)

Personality Crisis: One Night Only

Personality Crisis: One Night Only

2022

as Self (archive footage)

The Blank Generation

The Blank Generation

1976

as Self (uncredited)

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

2003

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Who Killed Nancy?

Who Killed Nancy?

2009

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

Night Lunch

Night Lunch

1975

as Self

Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy

Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy

2016

New York Dolls: TV Treasures

2000

as Himself

What About Me

What About Me

1993

as Vito Napolitano

Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie

Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie

2001

as Self

New York Dolls: All Dolled Up

New York Dolls: All Dolled Up

2005

as Himself

New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on Television

2011

What the Punk - An MVD Sampler

What the Punk - An MVD Sampler

2002

Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?

Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?

2003

Johnny Thunders: Who's Been Talking?

Johnny Thunders: Who's Been Talking?

2007

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