1952 - 1991
Johnny Thunders American Guitarist
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Johnny Thunders dating history
Relationships
Johnny Thunders was previously married to Julie Thunders.
Johnny Thunders was in relationships with Susanne (II) (1982), Sabel Starr (1973 - 1974), Janice (II) (1968) and Cindy Lang.
Johnny Thunders had an encounter with Nancy Spungen.
About
American Guitarist Johnny Thunders was born John Anthony Genzale, Jr. on 15th July, 1952 in Queens, New York, USA and passed away on 23rd Apr 1991 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA aged 38. He is most remembered for Lead guitarist for glam band New York Dolls. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Johnny Thunders is a member of the following lists: American male singers, 1991 deaths and Lead guitarists.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
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| Dating | 4 |
58 years, 3 months
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25 years, 10 months
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1 year
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| Encounter | 1 |
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-
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| Total | 6 |
58 years, 3 months
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17 years, 3 months
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1 year
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Details
| First Name |
Johnny
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| Last Name |
Thunders
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| Full Name at Birth |
John Anthony Genzale, Jr.
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| Alternative Name |
Johnny Volume
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| Birthday |
15th July, 1952
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| Birthplace |
Queens, New York, USA
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| Died |
23rd April, 1991
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| Place of Death |
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Drug overdose
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, Singer, Songwriter
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| Occupation |
Guitarist
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| Claim to Fame |
Lead guitarist for glam band New York Dolls
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock and roll, Punk Rock, Glam Rock, Glam Punk, Rhythm And Blues, Protopunk, Rock, proto-punk
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1967–1991
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| Music Data |
Punk
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| Music Style |
Punk/New Wave, New York Punk, American Punk, Hard Rock, Rock & Roll, Proto-Punk
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| Music Mood |
Reckless, Irreverent, Trashy, Druggy, Malevolent, Snide
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
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| Associated Acts |
New York Dolls, The Heartbreakers, The Living Dead
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/760/000086502/
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| Family Member |
John Genzale (son), Jamie Genzale (daughter), Vito Genzale (son), Dino Genzale (son)
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| Friend |
Dee Dee Ramone, Stiv Bators, Jerry Nolan, Richard Hell, Wayne Kramer
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| Associated People |
Sid Vicious (musician)
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| Favorite Colors |
Magenta
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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.
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