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.
Links to Peel[]
Peel was aware of Johnny Thunders through his work with the New York Dolls and The Heartbreakers and would play his solo material on his shows during the late 70's and the 80's, especially his duet with Patti Palladin.
Shows Played[]
- 1978
Dead or Alive
- 14 July 1978: Dead Or Alive (single) Real
- 18 September 1978: 'You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory (7")' (Real)
- 20 September 1978: Hurtin' (b/w single - You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory) Real
- 02 October 1978: Pipe Line (album - So Alone) Real
- 02 October 1978: You Can't Put Your Arms Round A Memory (album - So Alone) Real (mistaken snippet)
- 02 October 1978: Great Big Kiss (album - So Alone) Real
- 02 October 1978: Leave Me Alone (album - So Alone) Real
- 02 October 1978: Daddy Rollin' Stone (album - So Alone) Real
- 02 October 1978: Subway Train (album - So Alone) Real
- 02 October 1978: London Boys (album - So Alone) Real
- 06 October 1978: London Boys (LP – So Alone) Real
- 11 October 1978: 'Daddy Rollin' Stone (LP-So Alone)' (Real)
- 11 October 1978: Ask Me No Questions (LP – So Alone) Real
- 18 October 1978: Subway Train (LP – So Alone) Real
- 19 October 1978: 'Daddy Rollin' Stone (LP-So Alone)' (Real)
- 23 October 1978: Subway Train (LP – So Alone) Real
- 15 March 1979: Pipeline (LP - So Alone) Real
- 1980
- 27 December 1980 (BFBS): Dead Or Alive (7") Real
- 1983
- 14 February 1983: Pipeline (album - So Alone) Real RAL 1
- 08 May 1983 (BFBS): Let Go (12" - Vintage 77) Jungle
- 1984
- 14 January 1984 (BFBS): I'd Much Rather Be With The Boys (album - Hurt Me) New Rose ROSE 26
- Peel January 1984: Eve Of Destruction (album - Hurt Me) New Rose ROSE 26
- 22 February 1984: Green Onions (Dance Mix) (album - Diary Of A Lover) PVC PVC 5907
- 29 February 1984 (BFBS): Green Onions (Dance Mix) (album - Diary Of A Lover) PVC PVC 5907
- 07 April 1984 (BFBS): Get Off The Phone
- 17 April 1984: Get Off The Phone (7") Jungle
- 1985
- 23 October 1985 (with Patti Palladin): Crawfish (12") Jungle
- 26 November 1985: M.I.A. (album - Que Sera, Sera) Jungle FREUD 9
- 27 November 1985: Alone In A Crowd (album - Que Sera, Sera) Jungle FREUD 9
- 30 November 1985 (BFBS): Alone In A Crowd (album - Que Sera, Sera) Jungle FREUD 9
- 07 December 1985 (BFBS): Tie Me Up (album - Que Sera, Sera) Jungle FREUD 9
- 1988
Treat Her Right
- 28 June 1988 (with Patti Palladin): Can't Seem To Make Your Mine (LP – Copy Cats) Jungle
- 29 June 1988 (with Patti Palladin): Love Is Strange (LP - Copy Cats) Jungle
- 05 July 1988 (with Patti Palladin): He Cried (LP - Copy Cats) Jungle
- 16 July 1988 (BFBS) (with Patti Palladin): 'Love Is Strange (LP-Copy Cats)' (Jungle)
- 18 July 1988 (with Patti Palladin): Love Is Strange (LP - Copy Cats) Jungle
- 20 July 1988 (with Patti Palladin): Love Is Strange (LP - Copy Cats) Jungle
- 26 July 1988 (Radio Bremen) (with Patti Palladin): Love Is Strange (LP - Copy Cats) Jungle
- 19 December 1988 (with Patti Palladin): Love Is Strange (LP - Copy Cats) Jungle
- 1991
- 04 May 1991 (with Patti Palladin): Love Is Strange (LP - Copy Cats) Jungle
- 17 May 1991 (BFBS) (with Patti Palladin): 'Love Is Strange (LP-Copy Cats)' (Jungle)
- 07 July 1991 (with Patti Palladin): He Cried (LP- Copy Cats) Jungle
- 13 July 1991 (with Patti Palladin): Baby, It's You (LP - Copy Cats) Jungle
- 1996
- 04 April 1996: Let Go (album - L.A.M.F. (The Lost '77 Mixes)) Jungle
- 2000
- 19 February 2000 (BFBS): 'In Cold Blood (2xCD-Born Too Loose (The Best Of Johnny Thunders))' (Jungle)
- 24 February 2000 (Radio Eins): 'Pirate Love (2xCD-Born Too Loose (The Best Of Johnny Thunders))' (Jungle)