Johnny Thunders Concert Photos

Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr (July 15, 1952 - April 23, 1991), was a rock and roll guitarist and singer, first with the New York Dolls, the proto-punk glam rockers of the early '70s. During the late '70s, he was a familiar figure on the New York punk scene, both with The Heartbreakers and as a solo artist. His screeching, penetrating guitar sound is distinctive and highly influential in punk rock music. Thunders tangled with the demons of fame and drug addiction until his death on April 23, 1991 of a methadone overdose.

Johnny Thunders / The Vaynes on Sep 12, 1988 [605-small]

Johnny Thunders / The Vaynes
Sep 12, 1988
 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Johnny Thunders on Feb 20, 1988 [485-small]

Johnny Thunders
Feb 20, 1988
 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Hanoi Rocks / Johnny Thunders / The Babysitters on Oct 18, 1984 [468-small]

Hanoi Rocks / Johnny Thunders / The Babysitters
Oct 18, 1984
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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John Cale / Johnny Thunders / Gang War on Jun 6, 1980 [862-small]

John Cale / Johnny Thunders / Gang War
Jun 6, 1980
 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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1988 2 photos
1984 1 photo
1980 1 photo

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