Johnny Thunders Concert History

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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 15, 2020
"Johnny Thunder's Birthday Bash" / Gilby Clarke / Steve Wynn / Jesse Malin / Dina Regine

Johnny Thunder's Birthday Bash

Veeps ONLINE
May 25, 1990
Johnny Thunders Kulturfabrik Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Mar 30, 1989
The Replacements / Johnny Thunders
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Beacon Theatre New York, New York, United States
Sep 12, 1988
Johnny Thunders / The Vaynes Cooky's Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Feb 20, 1988
Johnny Thunders
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Mardi Gras Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 30, 1987
Johnny Thunders Manchester International 2 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 01, 1986
Johnny Thunders / Exploding White Mice The Tivoli Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 24, 1986
Johnny Thunders / L.A. Guns The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California, United States
Mar 21, 1986
Johnny Thunders / Guns N' Roses
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Fender's Ballroom Long Beach, California, United States
Oct 21, 1984
Hanoi Rocks / Johnny Thunders / The Babysitters
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Mr Keisas Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 18, 1984
Hanoi Rocks / Johnny Thunders / The Babysitters
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Caley Palais Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 12, 1984
Hanoi Rocks / Johnny Thunders / Babysitters
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Sheffield Polytechnic Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Sep 21, 1984 –
Sep 22, 1984
pandoras box festival 1984
Billy Bragg / Bronski Beat / The Fall / John Cale / New Model Army / Gene Loves Jezebel / The Icicle Works / Anne Clark / The Sound / Psychic TV / The Dream Syndicate / Matador / The Adventures / Shriekback / Pete Shelley / Scientists / The Gun Club / The Fleshtones / Flesh for Lulu / The Nomads / Lyres / Tom Verlaine / Working Week / Kukl / Chris Bailey / Opposition / Johnny Thunders / Me And The Heat / Richard Strange / The Anti Group / Belfegore / Kiem / T.a.g.c. / Palais Schaumburg / The Orson Family / Soft Verdict / C-cat Trance Show all bands
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Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Aug 27, 1984
Johnny Thunders / New Model Army
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Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Aug 24, 1984
Johnny Thunders And The Heartbreakers / Johnny Thunders
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Marquee Club - Wardour Street London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 23, 1984
Johnny Thunders And The Heartbreakers / Johnny Thunders
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Marquee Club - Wardour Street London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 25, 1984
Johnny Thunders And The Heartbreakers / Johnny Thunders / Patti Palladin
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
May 09, 1981
Johnny Thunders Keystone Berkeley, California, United States
Nov 24, 1980
Johnny Thunders (So Alone Review) Max's Kansas City New York, New York, United States
Nov 12, 1978
Blondie / Micth Ryder / Johnny Thunders
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Palladium New York, New York, United States

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Johnny Thunders on Feb 20, 1988 [485-small]

Johnny Thunders
Feb 20, 1988
 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Hanoi Rocks / Johnny Thunders / The Babysitters on Oct 18, 1984 [468-small]

Hanoi Rocks / Johnny Thunders / The Babysitters
Oct 18, 1984
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Johnny Thunders had?

Johnny Thunders has had 19 concerts.

What genre is Johnny Thunders?

Johnny Thunders is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, United States, Singer-Songwriter, Punk Rock, Glam Rock, Pub Rock, Punk Blues, Protopunk, Instrumental Surf, Glam Punk, and Proto-Punk.

When was the last Johnny Thunders concert?

The last Johnny Thunders concert was on July 15, 2020 at Veeps in ONLINE. The bands that performed were: "Johnny Thunder's Birthday Bash" / Gilby Clarke / Steve Wynn / Jesse Malin / Dina Regine.

What setlist does Johnny Thunders play live?

The songs that Johnny Thunders performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 21, 1986 concert at Fender's Ballroom in Long Beach, California, United States:

  1. Pipeline
  2. Personality Crisis
  3. I Can Tell
  4. I Ain't Superstitious
  5. Cosa Nostra
  6. Joey
  7. Eve of Destruction
  8. Sad Vacation
  9. You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory
  10. I Only Wrote This Song for You
  11. Gloria

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