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Johnny Thunders was a guitarist, singer and songwriter whose contributions to rock and roll are often overshadowed by his notoriously self-destructive lifestyle. In 1971, he co-founded the New York Dolls, with whom his soulful, disheveled playing laid the blueprint for punk-rock guitar—later proving an inspiration to The Sex Pistols, The Replacements and many others. It was with the New York Dolls that he also became hooked on heroin, an addiction he would fight until his mysterious death in 1991. Between the his defection from the Dolls in 1975 and the end of his life, Thunders released work both as a solo artist and as frontman for his band The Heartbreakers. High-octane rave-ups like the 1977 track "Pirate Love" represent his persona as a Keith Richards-style rocker, but he also wrote aching ballads, such as 1985's "I Only Wrote This Song for You," and dipped a toe into R&B and Latin rhythms on the 1988 covers album Copy Cats.
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Mysterious Death
Thunders' 1991 death in New Orleans remains somewhat unexplained. An autopsy revealed evidence of some drugs in his system, but also that he had been suffering from advanced Leukemia. In addition, the hotel room where his body was found had been ransacked, and friends reported that he had run afoul of some local criminals. -
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Johnny Thunders on Amazon
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Goodbye, Johnny Thunders - $13.99
A story about a girl in London for the first time, who falls in love with a "bad boy" while trying to stay cool through a long hot summer.Amazon
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Who's Been Talking? Johnny Thunders in Concert - $19.95
This DVD was filmed and recorded at Club Citta in Osaka, Japan on April 3, 1991 with the Odd Balls. It was one of the last concerts that the legendary Thunders ever performed. Ru...Amazon
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So Alone - $15.98
Johnny Thunders's principal solo claim to fame, So Alone consists of Dollsy covers (the Shangri-Las' "Give Him a Great Big Kiss," the Chantays' surf chestnut "Pipeline," eve...Amazon
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Johnny Thunders Questions
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Does " thunder wear" really work? 1 AnswerIn my experience, the thunder usually comes too fast to administer any medication... and can be gone in a flash too. I have had one chihuahua in my life so far ... read more -
when do you get the thunder shuriken? 1 AnswerType in the name of the game plus walkthrough. or try name of game with cheats, tips, hits. This should bring up a good list of sites that can aid you. Walthrou... read more -
Hey Laurie, I noticed the Blackberry Thunder listed under the barnraising tasks. However the Blackberry Thunder is the same thing as the Bla 1 AnswerHi Skyvan, Good call. We are discussing now to see if those duplicates may have been intentional. Thanks so much for the info - I really appreciate it!! Lauri... read more -
how do i get more thunder in the thunder ring in the cardinal fortress need help now 1 AnswerYou can charge the Thunder Ring anywhere you see electricity shooting out, even any panels you've already used it on. read more
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Tio Nitro Bizarre Radio (Punk Escolavéia) Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers - "Chinese Rocks" http://bit.ly/8pbJ67
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Nog een stuk muziekgeschiedenis! Johnny Thunders: http://bit.ly/7SJEQoYou can't put your arms arond a memory
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