He came to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of the new york dolls. Jul 14, 2006 johnny was a junkie from the first time he ever used. The original soundtrack album for the documentary looking for johnny. Copy cats is a 1988 album by johnny thunders and patti palladin.
When johnny thunders died in new orleans on april 23rd 1991, he left behind a mystery. His career was often interrupted by issues related to drug addiction, and he died under. Bonds song, copycat, which was recorded for the album but not released. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. The film looks at his time with the new york dolls and the heartbreakers and also details his solo career and tragic life. Looking for johnny the legend of johnny thunders trailer. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Johnny thunders you cant put your arms around a memory rare version 7. Iggy pop wrote a tribute song for johnny entitled look away on the album naughty little doggie.
Im not looking at you the ones i want, they never stare and the ones i dont want, they do care how come you. Tracks a4, c7, c8 from johnny thunders born too loose the best of johnny thunders tracks a5, a6, b1 to b5 from heartbreakers l. Get johnny thunders setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other johnny thunders fans for free on. He was a founding member of the early protopunk bands new york dolls and the heartbreakers. 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 protopunk glam rockers of the early 70s. Johnny thunders born john anthony genzale was one of the most important influences on the nascent punk rock scene in new york, as well as british punk bands like the clash and sex pistols. Check out looking for johnny, the legend of johnny thunders on indiegogo. May 27, 2014 as danny garcias lowbudget documentary, looking for johnny, reveals, its subject, new york dolls guitarslinger johnny thunders john anthony genzale jr.
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As danny garcias lowbudget documentary, looking for johnny, reveals, its subject, new york dolls guitarslinger johnny thunders john anthony genzale jr. The film looks at his time with the new york dolls and the heartbreakers and also details. He later played with the heartbreakers and as a solo artist. Heres a promo for a great new compilation from vicous kitten records. Looking for johnny the legend of johnny thunders full. Jerry had moved on to play with the idols and sid vicious, so they got together with drummer ty styx for some farewell gigs at maxs kansas city. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. But in the fall of 78, johnny thunders, billy rath and walter lure found themselves in new york and decided to do a couple of gigs for old times sake and some chump change. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. John anthony genzale july 15, 1952 april 23, 1991, better known by his stage name. With rachel amodeo, nina antonia, nite bob, leee black childers. In 1975, jerry nolan and johnny thunders quit the new.
He later formed the heartbreakers and went on to a solo career. John anthony genzale july 15, 1952 april 23, 1991, better known by his stage name johnny thunders, was an american guitarist, singer and songwriter. Aug 31, 2012 looking for johnny, the legend of johnny thunders. Looking for johnny the legend of johnny thunders youtube. The career of johnny thunders from the 1970s to his death in 1991. The legend of johnny thunders by danny garcia, iris berry, wyatt doyle. He got married to heroin and its a fucking shame because he was the best songwriter i ever met.
Danny garcias documentary looking for johnny profiles the career of the legendary punk rock guitarist johnny thunders. Featuring a veritable whos who of 70s punk and hard rock chrissie hynde, phil lynott, peter perrett, steve marriott, paul cook, and steve jones, among others the record was a testament to what the former new york dolls guitarist could accomplish with a little focus. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Todays the anniversary of johnny thunders birthday he was born on july 15, 1952, and died on april 23, 1991 so we thought wed repost this blog from last year about danny garcias 2014 documentary looking for johnny. Looking for johnny thunders discussion in the sound hound lounge started by mc5nrg, sep, 2014. Born in queens, ny, thunders is best known as the lead guitarist for the new york dolls in the early 1970s and unintentionally helped inspire the punk movements in new york city and london. Jul 15, 2017 todays the anniversary of johnny thunders birthday he was born on july 15, 1952, and died on april 23, 1991 so we thought wed repost this blog from last year about danny garcias 2014 documentary looking for johnny. It is a set of rock and roll oldies, originally recorded from 1954 to 1969. Johnny was a junkie from the first time he ever used. Looking for johnny by johnny thunders overdrive rakuten. In 2014, looking for johnny, garcias documentary on the legendary new york dolls guitarist johnny thunders, was released worldwide.