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Johnny Thunders

Johnny Thunders

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.

Known for

Personality Crisis: One Night Only
Personality Crisis: One Night Only
2022 • Self (archive footage)
Johnny Thunders: Madrid Memory
Johnny Thunders: Madrid Memory
2019
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017 • Self
Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy
Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy
2016
Looking for Johnny
Looking for Johnny
2014 • Himself (archive footage)
New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on Television
2011
Who Killed Nancy?
Who Killed Nancy?
2009 • Self - Musician (archive footage)
Johnny Thunders: Who's Been Talking?
Johnny Thunders: Who's Been Talking?
2007

Full filmography

Personality Crisis: One Night Only
Personality Crisis: One Night Only
2022 • Self (archive footage)
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Looking for Johnny
Looking for Johnny
2014 • Himself (archive footage)
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Who Killed Nancy?
Who Killed Nancy?
2009 • Self - Musician (archive footage)
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End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003 • Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Filth and the Fury
The Filth and the Fury
2000 • Self (archive footage)
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What About Me
What About Me
1993 • Vito Napolitano
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Mona and I
Mona and I
1990 • Johnny
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The Blank Generation
The Blank Generation
1976 • Self (uncredited)
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Johnny Thunders – Biography, Known For & Filmography