Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr (July 15, 1952 - April 23, 1… Read Full Bio ↴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. Some suspect foul play. The theory is that two hustlers met Thunders in a bar and they hung out in his room where they proceeded to kill Thunders, steal his belongings, and spike him with methadone to make it seem like an overdose. This theory arose when Thunders' sister Mariann requested to see the police report and half of the report was missing. The autopsy also showed no evidence of alcohol in his system, which is perplexing because many witnesses say that they saw Thunders drinking with the two men the night before he was killed. Johnny Thunders was 38.
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macsmola
This is my reference number when evaluating sound equipment :) Great tune by great artist!
zepps88
such a sad song. they were such good friends and billy's death was pretty tragic.
danielscissorhands
@Thomas Dupont Thomas, take your medication.
Maribel MN
Lo hizo,especialmente y unicamente...Dedicada ha su gran amigo y compañero de banda " Billy.Murcia"
Diana Castro
Grande, Billy!🇨🇴🥁🔥
Andrea Pirlo
billy boy el UNICO Rockstar colombiano R.I.P.
Patricio Riveros
No tenía idea, es cierto? Que buen dato amigo, saludos desde Chile rockanrol por siempre !!!
Fredy Forero
Yo no diría que el único. Tal vez el primero. No olvidemos al gran Chucho Merchán.
jersonmajin
@Fredy Forero y Humberto Monroy
Fredy Forero
@jersonmajin claro que sí. No lo tenía tan presente, pero sí fue uno de los que abrió brecha. Saludos.