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Johnny Thunder

A first band (Actress, in 1970) then came the great adventure of the New York Dolls for this singing guitarist. In 1975, he formed the Heartbreakers with bassist Richard Hell. Released in 1977, at the height of the punk fury, the album L.A.M.F. (Like A Mother Fu-cker) contains the anthem Born To Lose. A chaotic solo career followed for this notorious heroin addict. Throughout the 80s, he released a series of albums and underwent a series of rehabs. During this period, it was in Paris that he found the warmest welcome. The New Rose label produced his records, while the Gibus Club offered him an unrestricted stage. In 1990, the myth of which he is the anti-hero was the subject of a remarkable film (Mona et moi, by Patrick Grandperret). The conclusion of a deplorable saga, he died of an overdose in a New Orleans hotel room.

A rock figure. A living dead legend, Johnny Tonnerres dragged along his fragile two-tone silhouette (pallid white for his complexion, raven black for his attire). Adopting Keith Richards' image and sharp, no-nonsense guitar playing, he himself spawned clones like Steve Stevens, Billy Idol's alter ego. The album Hurt Me (1984), a touching exposure of his personality, shows a very classic rock composer and an uncertain singer. It is in this face-to-face encounter with his guitar that he is most moving.

M. D.


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